FORTY-THIRD
\
ANNUAL ® REPORT
OF THE
Village of Rutland
FOR THE
• Year fydiyQ pebruary 28tl7,
1890
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THE TUTTLE CO., PRINTERS, RUTLAND, VT.
FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
Officers of the Village of Rutland
FOR 1889.
PRESIDENT,
J. W. CRAMTON, residence, Bard well House.
HOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FIRST WARD,
Geo. P. Russell, residence, 8 Woodstock avenue.
SECOND WARD,
James Clark, residence, 3 Hopkins street.
THIRD WARD,
IX A. Britten, residence, 37 Strong’s avenue.
FOURTH WARD,
H, O. Carpenter, residence, 31 Washington street.
FIFTH WARD,
J. W. Stearns, residence, 1 Williams street.
SIXTH WARD,
A. IX Slack, residence, 59 Pine street.
SEVENTH WARD,
E. R. Green, residence, 23 Pine street.
EIGHTH WARD,
J. W. Brislin, 31 South street.
CLERK,
Chas, B. Mann, residence, 6 Elm street.
TREASURER, *
Chas. Clark, residence, 4 Prospect street.
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OFFICERS FOR 1889 ,
ATTORNEY,
P. R. Kendall, residence, 53 No. Main street*
HEALTH OFFICES,
C. A. Gale, M. D., residence, 20 d West street*
AUDITORS,
G. K. Montgomery, residence, 18 Pleasant street*
H. F. Field, residence, 27 No. Main street.
C. W. Mussey, residence, 7 Chestnut avenue*
COLLECTOR OF TAXES,
John B. Moore, residence, Strong’s avenue*
JUDGE MUNICIPAL COURT,
F. M. Butler, residence, 9 Prospect street.
CLERK MUNICIPAL COURT,
T. W. Moloney, residence, Bates House.
STREET COMMISSIONER,
J. D, Ellsworth, residence, 12 Grove street.
CHIEF OF POLICE,
M. Hussey, office Village Hall, residence, 115 Forest street.
POLICE OFFICERS,
A. T. Woodward, H. Austin, A. Mathews,
| T. C. Elworth, 0. 0. Bennett, E. M. Knox.
WATER COMMISSIONERS,
Walter C. Landon, residence, 19 Grove street.
N. L. Davis, residence, 6 West street.
J. M. Davis, residence, 13 Church street.
POUND KEEPER,
J. H. Lincoln, residence, 49 West street.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF ENGINEER,
K. E. tlarmum, residence, 8 Woodstock avenue.
FIRST ASSISTANT.
SECOND ASSISTANT,
E. J. Britten, residence, 22 Madison street.
FIRE WARDENS,
Ward 1—E. H. Wood, residence, 2 West street.
<£ 2—Thos. Brohan, residence, 73 So. Main, street.
“ 3—GL IL Martin, residence, 35 Strong’s avenue.
“ 4—I). Chittenden, residence, 17 West street.
iC 5—C. A. Bo well, residence, 38 Elm street.
“ 6—C.'E. Cbannell, residence, 20 Maple street.
“ 7—D. C. Pierce, residence, 34 Howe street.
“ 8—T. Murphy, residence, 25 Brown street.
STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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OH STREET DEPARTMENT,
Trustees Green, Slack and Brislin,..
ON STREET LIGHTS,
Trustees Stearns, Bussell and Brutem.
ON POLICE DEPARTMENT,.
Trustees Russell, Clark and Carpenter;.
ON LICENSES,
Trustees Carpenter, Clark and Green..
ON FINANCE,.
Trustees Brislin, Steams and Carpenter-
ON PRINTING,
Trustees Clark, Slack and Stearns.
ON FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Trustees Rrnten, Green and Russel-
ON HEALTH,
Trustees Slack, Brislin and RosselL
ON CLOCK,
George P. Russell.
TRUSTEES’ REPORT.
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To the Taxpayers of the Village of Rutland :
In obedience to municipal law your Trustees herewith
submit a detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for
the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 1890, and trust it will meet the
approval of the taxpayers. We have endeavored to administer
the affairs of the village in the most economical manner, check¬
ing needless expenditures everywhere and making permanent
and substantial improvements in sewerage, sidewalks and streets.
Order number 1538, due 1889, has been paid, reducing the
bonded debt $2,500. All bills against the village have been
paid, leaving a balance of several hundred dullars in the treae_
ury for the new year.
THE FINANCES
of the village interest the taxpayers most, and we therefore
bring them first to your attention. The bonded debt of the
village is as follows:
WATER BONDS.
4£ per cent, due August, 1891..... $5,000 00
5 per cent, due July, 1893. 25,000 00
5 per cent, due January, 1897. 6,000 00
5 per cent, due January, 1899. 18,500 00
5 per cent, due July, 1899. 18,000 00
-$67,500 00
FUNDED ORDERS.
Ho, 1539. 4$ per cent, due 1890.. $2,500 00
No, 1540, 4| per cent, due 1891.... .. 2,500 00
No. 1726. 4* per cent, due 1892. 3,500 00
No, 1727. 4^ per cent, due 1893. 2,500 00
No. 2119, 5 per cent (issued 1888). 2,500 00
No. 2120. 5 per cent (issued 1888). 2,500 00
- 15,000 00
$82,500 00
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TILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
SUMMARY.
The following summary exhibits the total funds at the
disposal of your Board for the past year, and the total dis- !
bursements in the several departments, reference being made
for details to the general report, in each case,upon subsequent
pages.
RECEIPTS.
Balance in hands of Treasurer, general account. . $6 ; 437 65
Balance in hands of Treasurer, highway account.. 386 63
Amount of taxes paid Treasurer... 28,707 49
J. W. Stearns, licenses, 1888 .... .. 31 00
H. O. Carpenter, licenses, 1889..... 233 50
E. H. Webster, street lights, 1888.... 80
M. J. Francisco, street lights, 1889... 18 20
W. H. Smith, sewers. 100 00
K. K. Hannuin, Chief Engineer, old hose sold... 10 00
J. E. Gibson, difference in account. . .. 2 40
Municipal Court, fines and costs. 116 37
Interest on town orders... 286 40
Uncalled for sewer tax of 1887. 2 01
A. T. Woodward, collector, general account. 11 60
A. T. Woodward, collector, highway account— 22 16
J. B. Moore, collector, general account 1887-8-9.. 682 56
J. B. Moore, collector, highway account 1887-8-9 270 66
137,319 43
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EXPENDITURES.
EXPENDITURES,
Highway account, (see list of orders paid). $8,382 64
Fire Department, (see list of orders paid). 3,007 34
Police account, (see list of orders paid). 1,570 00
Gas and Light account, (see list of orders paid), ,, 14,415 02
Miscellaneous account, (see list of orders paid).... 6,430 41
Interest paid by Treasurer to Nov. 1, general ace’t 90 47
Interest paid by Treas’r to Nov. 1, highway aee’t 77 23
Funded order No. 1538, and interest. ...... 2,550 31
Old order, No. 2416, M. Quinn... 1 00
Old order, No, 2492, People’s Gas Light Go_ 32 70
$36,557 12
Balance in hands of Treasurer... 762 31
$37,319 43
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
INSURANCE.
We give below a statement of the insurance on property
owned by the village :
Tillage interest in Town Hall building, expires September, 1890 $5,000 00
On same property, expires May, 1891... 5,000 00
On Nickwackett house......... $1,000 00
On engine therein...... 300 00
On hose and fixtures therein... 500 00
On hose cart and apparatus .. 200 00
Total expires May, 1892. 2,000 00
Total.... $12,000 00
ESTIMATED EXPENSE FOR 18 $ 0 .
Your Trustees present the following estimates of the
necessary expenses for the ensuing year, viz.;
Salaries........ .......... $1,000 00
Police department...... 2,000 00
Fire department..... 3,000 00
Street lights........... 5,000 00
Miscellaneous account..... 2,000 00
Total
$18,000 00
GRAYED SIDEWALKS.
There has been built the past year some over six miles of
gravel walks.
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS. CROSSWALK:
SEWERS,
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CONCRETE SIDEWALKS.
There lias been built the past year 10,996£ ft. as follows:
Ward 1, Russell..... 613 feet.
“ 2, Clark. .. 260 u
“ 3, Bruten. 1,345 “
“ 4, Carpenter.. 1,7134- u
“ 5, Stearns. 2,822 “
“ 6, Slack.. 1,597 «
u 7, Green. . .. 2,646 “
Making 2 miles and 4364- a
Concrete roadway on Merchants’ Row extending from
West street to the south side of Clement National Bank,
2,032 square yards, at a cost of $1 per yard.
CROSSWALKS.
763 feet inside of the corporation at a cost of 75 cents
per square yard.
SEWERS.
450 feet 18 inch pipe from Williams street to Lincoln
avenue, the village paying for the pipe and the abutters laying
the same ; 930 feet 10 inch pipe from Pine to Baxter street^
through Maple street; 208 feet 8 inch pipe on North Grove
street, the abutters paying for the pipe and the village at the
expense of laying the same; 600 feet 8 inch pipe on Pleasant
street, W. II. Smith paying for the pipe and village at the
expense of laying the same; 75 feet 8 inch pipe on Center
street back of George Richardson; 50 feet 8 inehpipe‘on
Church street back of School House. In addition to the lay¬
ing of new sewers there has been no little expense in repair¬
ing old sewers about town; on Baxter street, Harrison avenue, |
on State street, cleaning out Pine street sewer and some others, j
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
WELLS AND GUTTERS.
Paved gutter on north side of Washington street, about
600 feet, which we think is put in to stay; we also furnished
material on Rovee avenue to Mr. Spaflord, which was put in
at the expense of Mr. Spafford, which likewise is a durable
job.
We have put in a few new wells and repaired quite a
number of old ones.
CRUSHED STONE.
We have distributed about 1,000 yards as below : Wood-
stock avenue, State street, Maple street, Kendall avenue,
Grove street and some other places.
POLICE.
We organized the police force by appointing M. Hussey,
chief of police, and eight other commissioned officers ; three
of the number we appointed regular night watchmen. By the
death of R. R. Mead, which occurred in August last, we lost
one of the u night force.”
For a detailed report of the work of the police we refer
you to the report of the chief of police published in another
place and do agree with his recommendation for the future.
TOWN CLOCK.
During the past year the Town Clock has been under
the efficient care of Mr. A. J. Cutting, and we believe he has
given good satisfaction.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Our Fire Department is in good condition, and is a
model of volunteer service, for which we owe much credit to
our Chief Engineer.
We added four more of the improved boxes to the Fire
Alarm System, and now consider it in good condition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
We also purchased six spray nozzles.
The cost of maintaining the department the last year has
been $3,007.34.
Your attention is called to the report of the Chief
Engineer regarding the wants of the Fire Department.
The following is an inventory of the department;
1 Steam Fire Engine..... $2,000 00
6,500 feet of Hose, good at 50c..... 8,350 00
1 Hand Engine. ’ 350 0Q
2 Hose carts at $150.... 3 qq qq
1 Hook and Ladder Truck.. ... 755 qq
1 Set Harness ...... . 25 qq
7 Stoves and pipe..... 75 00
1 Furnace in Hose House No. 6 .... 140 qq
1 Furnace in Hose House No. 5...... 100 00
7 Hydrant Oates at $10. 70 00
13 Discharge Pipes at $10. 130 00
75 Spanners at 25c.. .. 18 75
100 feet three-fourths Hose.... .... g qq
50 Hook and Ladder uniforms at $6 .... .... 1% , 300 00
40 uniforms for No. 1, at $3... 120 00
50 Rubber Coats..... . iqq qq
7 Village Maps....... ...... 7 00
Fire Alarm machinery....... % 5 Q 0 00
6 miles of Wire.... .. 375 qq
1 set of Coupling tools....... 15 qq
12 Hydrant Wrenches, at $1 ... 12 qq
400 feet Hose, old, at 25c... 10 q qq
1 Engine House, No. 1....... 2,500 00
8 Engine rooms, Town Hall... 3,500 00
6 Spray Nozzles..... 75 qq
$17,483 75
J. w. CRAMTON, President
GEO. P. RUSSELL, 1
JAMES CLARK,
D. A. BRUTEN,
H. O, CARPENTER, ™ ,
J. W. STEARNS, ( Trustees ‘
A. D. SLACK, |
E. R, GREEN,
J. W. BRISKIN', j
CJEIAS, B, MANN, Clerk.
TRUSTEES’ ORDERS
HIGHWAY ACCOUNT.
No.
2505 J. P. Ellsworth, labor 1‘or March. $282 22
2511 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for March. 37 15
2528 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for April. 816 24
2529 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for April. 161 35
2534 Frank Saunders, work on stone crusher. 150 00
2542 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for May. 885 58
2543 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for May. 392 37
2553 Frank Saunders, work on stone crusher. 147 00
2554 J. D. Ellsworth, material for June. 355 22
2555 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for June. 861 00
2569 Frank Saunders, work on stone crusher. 123 00
2577 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for July. 355 43
2578 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for July. 375 33
2594 Jas. Brown, surveying South street. 1 50
2597 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for August. 789 47
2598 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for August. 154 18
2603 Harris Mfg. Co., grading pattern. 3 00
2610 Vermont Marble Co., gravel. 2 90
2611 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for September. 68 75
2612 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for September. 422 48
2615 L. M. Pike, to apply on concrete roadway. 1,000 00
2628 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for October. 22 55
2629 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for October. 447 17
2639 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for ISovember. 223 34
2671 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for January. 14 18
2672 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for January. 98 37
2692 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for February. 107 50
2693 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for February... 85 36
$8,382 64
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT.
No.
2507 R. D. Beals, care of fire alarms... $5 00
2518 J. H. Holmes & Co., boiler for steamer. 400 00
2519 G. W. Nichols, painting running cards..... 8 00
2520 J E. Creed, drawing engine to hose house.1 00
2521 Nickwackett Engine Co,, furnace for room.. 6100
2522 R. D Beals, care fire alarms.... .. .. 5 00
j 2581 Higgins & Hyde, 100 pounds blue vitriol.. .... 8 00
j 2532 Hahrahan Hose Co., yearly allowance.... .. 150 00
i 2533 Reynolds Hose Co,, stove and chemicals... 35 00
2539 Beals and Hurley, care Of fire alarms, etc .. 11 70
| 2540 Beals and Hurley, changing wires, poles, etc...... .. 43 68
J 2541 A. 0. Bates & Son, lamp glasses, cylinder plates, etc. 46 60
2544 Hanralian Hose Co., painting and lumber for wardrobe... 9 72
2545 Washington Hose and Steamer Co., salary, 1889. 300 00
2546 Hook & Ladder Co., salary, JL889 .. 150 00
2547 Cramton Hose Co., salary, 1889. 150 00
2548 Baxter Hose Co., salary, 1889. 150 00 I
2549 Sheldon Hose Co., salary, 1889. 150 00 j
2550 Nickwackett Hose Co,, salary, 1889... 150 00
2551 Reynolds Hose Co., salary, 1889....... 150 00
2575 Higgins & Hyde, blue vitriol. 13 60 !
2576 Mansfield & Stimson, repairs on steamer. 135 39 i
2579 Nickwackett Engine Co., repairs hose room... 50 00 i
2584 Higgins & Hyde, blue vitriol. 8 00
2586 Dunn & Cramton, furnace, etc., Baxter hose house. 92 60
2587 Beals and Hurley, care of fire alarms, etc.... 1190 |
2588 Geo. W. Nichols, varnishing and painting hose cart. 13 50 ^
2589 Beals and Hurley, care of fire alarms, zinc, etc...... 25 61 |
2599 Howe Scale Co., making nuts for hose carts... 1 65
2600 C. E. Barker, team for hose cart.... 3 00
2601 Dunn & Cramton, labor on hose tower....... 330
2602 Herald & Globe, advertising inspection.,... 4 00
2613 Geo, Richardson, teams at fires. 28 00
2614 Review Co., advertising inspection... 2 00
2617 J. L. Thompson Sons, vitriol. 27 65
2618 Beals and Hurley, care of fire alarms, etc. 15 76
3640 Edwin Rogers and Decrow, Plain indicator.... 135 00
2649 Beals and Hurley, care of fire alarms, zinc, etc. 20 75
2655 Clark L Long, repairs on hose carts... 13 75
2656 Beals and Hurley, care of fire alarms. 5 00 ;
VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
A. C. Bates &Son, materials for department.
Geo Richardson, teams at fires.....
M, J. Coats, repairs on doors..
Harris Manufacturing Co, cross-arms and posts.
K. K. Hannum, watching fire R. C. Co... ..
Beals and Hurley, labor and matirials....
Beals and Hurley, care fire alarms...
Mansfield & Sthnson, repairs on steamer..,....
E. A. Valiquette, plumbing. ......
A. C. Bates & Son, materials......
Beales and Hurley, services and materials......
J. B. Reynolds Hose Co., chemicals.
Geo. W. Morse & Co,, repairs......
E. Rogers and W. E. Decrow, materials for department,
C. E. Channel!, materials for department...
Geo. Richardson, teams at fires, ......
Geo. W, Morse, spray nozzles.
J. W. Craniton Hose Co., 6 rubber coats...
5 00
6 90
200 00
1 40
8 00
$3,00? 34
POLICE ACCOUNT.
. R. Mead, salary for March....
l. Hussey, salary for March ..
. T, Woodward, salary for March...
[. Hussey, salary for April.....
. R. Mead, salary for April...
q» Woodward, salary for April... .....
. R. Mead, salary for May.. ., : ...
. T, Woodward, salary for May.. ...
Hussey, salary for May...
Hussey, salary for J une..
. R. Mead, salary for June .... ....
. T. Woodard, salary for June.....
Hussey, extra police services of E. M. Knox and others
. R. Mead, salary for July...
[. Hussey, salary for July...
. T. Woodward, salary for July..
'rs. R. R. Mead, salary R, R. Mead for August..
[. Hussey, special police bill of E. M. Knox..,...
. T. Woodward, salary for August...
[. Hussey, salary for August.... ..
POLICE ACCOUNT* GAS AND LIGHT ACCOUNT. 17
No.
3803 A. T. Woodward, salary for September. 46 00
3607 M. Hussey, extra police bill, E. M. Knox and others. 14 00
3803 M. Hussey, salary for September. .. 50 00
2816 A. T. Woodward, salary for October.... 50 00
3623 M. Hussey, extra police bill, T. Elworth and E. M, Knox, 8 00
2624 M, Hussey, salary for October. 50 00
2635 A. T. Woodward, salary for November 50 00
2636 M, Hussey, salary for November... * 50 00
3637 M. Hussey, extra police bill, Elworth and Knox. 10 00
2645 A. T. Woodward, salary for December. 50 00
2646 M, Hussey, extra police bill, Elworth and Knox... 7 00
2647 M, Hussey, salary for December..., .. 50 00
2666 M. Hussey, salary for January.. 50 00
2667 M, Hussey, extra police bill, E. M. Knox. 2 00
3669 A, T, Woodward, salary for January. 50 09
2682 M. Hussey, salary for February.. 50 00
2683 M. Hussey, extra police bill, Elworth and Knox. 6 00
2684 A. T, Woodward, salary for February ...... 50 00
$1,570 00
GAS AND LIGHT ACCOUNT.
2503 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for March.* f 34 80
2525 People’s Gas Light Co,, bill for April. 29 40
2538 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for May. 21 30
2567 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for June. 19 80
2530 Rutland Electric Light Co., settlement of claim against tlie
Village.* 9,300 00
2583 People's Gas Light Co., bill for July.. ... • 20 10
2585 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for August.... 541 66
2596 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for August. 16 50
2604 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for September. 30 60
2605 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for September.. . 541 66
2620 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for October... 541 86
2625 People’s Gas Light Co,, bill for October. 80 00
2634 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for November.*.. 541 66
2642 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for December. 541 66
2643 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for November. 33 30
2650 People’s Gas Light Co., bill for December.,... 36 00
2665 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for January... 541 66
2680 Rutland Electric Light Co., bill for February.. .. 541 66
2681 Peoi ie’s Gas Light Co., bills for January and February... 51 CO
$14,415 02
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TILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT,
No.
2506 Henry Kingsley, preparing voting places.,. $2 00
2509 R. R, Mead, extra services as clerk, as voted at villags
meeting. 100 00
2510 Herald & Globe Asso,, advertising annual meeting.. 18 00
2512 Dr. Geo, H, Fox, reporting births and deaths, 1889..,..... 12 25
t 2513 The Tuttle Co., printing reports, etc. 239 10
2514 K. K. H&nnum, services as chief of fire dept., as voted at
I village meeting................ .... 100 00
2523 Dr, C. S. Caverly, burial permits, and certificates of births •
and deaths,... ....... .f.. .. 69 75
2524 Davis k Gay, coal for village hall.. .. 18 40
252® G. E. Lawrence, services, trial Mead v. village. 10 00
2527 G. E. Lawrence, costs municipal court. 109 37
2530 P. R. Kendall, settlement suit, Mead v. village..... 385 16
2552 C, Clark, Treas,, interest on funded orders..,.,.... .... .. 562 50
2556 Review Co., advertising annual meeting. 20 00
2557 Pelton Printing Co., printing,,... 18 25
2559 F, Crowley, repairing fence. 5 08
2560 The Tuttle Co,, printing.. 16 75
2561 Void.
2564 J, C. Baker, consultation with village atFy... 7 00
2565 H, A. Harman, term fees,... 14 00
2566 L. G. Kingsley, ballot boxes.... .. 15 00
2568 A. B. Engrem, lease of Engrem ledge... 429 30
2574 A. J. Cutting, care of town clock. 10 00
2581 L. M. Pike, sidewalks... 1,000 00
2598 R. S. Dillon, one Directory.. 1 50
2595 D. M. White & Co., lumber and pipe,...... 69 22
2609 H. 0. Edson, lumber, etc.... .. 38 95
2619 Edward Dana, making out tax book....... 35 00
2621 J. E. Gibson, work in 1887.... 2 60
2623 A. J. Cutting, care of town clock.. 11 50
2626 J. B. Murphy, work and repairs on Village Hall. 10 75
2627 Mrs. M. L. B. Spencer, 26 yards walk. 11 70
2630 L. S. Bailey, error in taxes... 2 88
2631 A. B. & H. O, Edson, error in taxes. 11 55
2632 E. H, Wood, labor and materials furnished. 16 72
2638 C, B. Mann, recording........ ....* 8 50
2688 Congregational Church and Society, sidewalks. 19 34 j
i 2641 Chas. Clark, Treas., bill paid for village... 57 00 |
2644 Duffy & Clifford, coal...... 25 60
2648 A. J. Cutting, care of town clock..... 10 00
2651 J. D. Ellsworth, labor for December. 137 74
2652 J. I). Ellsworth, materials for Deccemher.... 10 30
2653 J. D. Ellsworth, materials for November... 50 37
MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT,
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No.
2654 Chappell & Burke, establishing grade, Merchants Row. 79 13
2663 L. M, Pike, sidewalks.. 2,648 43
2664 H. G. Carpenter, sidewalks paid for village... 9 48
2673 <Jhas. Clark, Treas., salary for 1889. 100 00
2674 C. B. Mann, Clerk, salary for 1889.,. 110 00
2687 Duffy & Clifford, coal. 12 60
2690 Dr. Okas. L, Allen, registering births and deaths.. 5 50
2691 Dr. A. O. Clouthier, registering births and deaths,. 10 00
2695 W. W. Dawley, labor and gravel. 27 15
2696 Dr. C. A. Gale, salary for 1889 . 150 00
2697 P. R. Kendall, salary for 1889........... 150 00
2698 J. W. Cramton, salary for 1889...! .. 50 00
2699 J. W. Stearns, salary for 1889. 50 00
2700 A. D. Slack, salary for 1889.. 50 00
2701 James Clark, salary for 1889. 50 00
2702 D. A. Bruten salary for 1889. 50 00
2703 II. O. Carpenter, salary for 1889..,..,. 50 00
2704 E. R. Green, salary for 1889. 50 00
2705 John Brislin, salary for 1889..,,....,,.,.,....,....,.. 50 00
2766 Geo. Russell, salary for 1889. 50 00
2707 M. Hussey, services as Chief of Police... 50 00
$6430 41
Village Treasurer’s Report
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RECEIPTS.
1889.
IN GENERAL ACCOUNT PROM :
March 28.
Balance, see Report 1889...... $6,43? 65
A. T. Woodward, Collector :
Tax, 1886, Village........ 11 60
J, B. Moore, collector ;
Tax of 1887, Village .. $186 66
Refunded debt... 47 32
Tax of 1888, Village.... 324 98
Tax of 1889, Village .... 173 60
-™~ 682 56
E. H. Webster, account of street lights, 1888......... 80
M. J. Francisco, “ “ “ 1889.. 18 20
J. W. Stearns, “ licenses, 1888.. 31 00
H. O. Carpenter, " “ 1889...... 233 50
W. H, Smith, sewers. .. 100 00
K, K. Hannum, Chief Engineer, old hose sold.... ... 10 00
J. E. Gibson, for difference in accounts....... 2 40
Municipal Court, fines and costs. 116 37
Interest, on town orders carried with idle money. 286 40
Uncalled for sewer tax of 1887... 2 10
Taxpayers, 1889, So per cent tax . 18,237 53
** “ 5 per cent tax .... ... 2,605 86
-20,842 89
IN HIGHWAY ACCOUNT PROM ;
Balance, see report 1889. w, 1
A. T. Woodward, Collector :
Tax of 1886.. 22 16
J. B. Moore, Collector :
Tax of 1887... $ 64 71
Tax of 1888. 140 29
Tax of 1889... 65 66
.. 270 66
Taxpayers, 1889. 7,864 80
tillage tkeasuree’s eepoet.
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IN WATER RENTS ACCOUNT FROM :
Balance., see Report 1889. 8,797 85
W. C. Landon, Water Commissioner.., .. 19,266 98
Interest on town orders.............. 120 65
$65,504 91
DISBURSEMENTS.
IN GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR :
Trustees'” current orders..... $24,893 97
Funded order No. 1538, due June 1, 1889. 2,500 00
Interest paid on funded orders, viz :
Nos. 1726 and 1727, to May 12, 1889,
$5000, one year at 44 per cent.... $225 00
Nos, 1538-9-40, to June 1, 1889,
$7500, one year at 4£ per cent.,... 337 50
No. 1538, June l to Nov. 12. 50 31
On Trustees’ current orders. 90 47
-703 28
IN HIGHWAY ACCOUNT FOR :
Trustees 5 orders. 8,382 64
Interest on same. 77 33
IN WATER RENTS ACCOUNT :
Interest on •coupon 'bends... $2,727 50
“ bond No, 96 B, to Feb. 1, 1890,
$5000, >one vear.. .... .... 225 00
- 2,952 50
Orders <*f the Water Commissioners....... 7,688 81
Balance in the hands of Treasurer to the credit of :
General account.... . $678 13
Highway account.... 84 18
Water rents account.. .... .. 17,544 17 18,306 48
$65,504 91
The balance above stated is represented "by :
Town of Rutland orders.. .$18,238 10
Cash in Baxter NatT Bank. 68 38 $18,306 48
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TILLAGE OP RUTLAND.
SUMMARY.
In general account..,.
In highway account..,
In water rents account
Balance.
Received. Exisbus'sed.
$28,775 8g $28,097. 25
. 8,544 05’ 8,459 87
. 23,185 48 10,641 31
18,306 48
$65,504 9-1 $6os5(M 91
STATEMENT OF 1889 TAXES.
Village.35
Indebtedness 5=*«40 per cent,....$23,111 09
Highway, 15 per cent.»..... 8,702 91
Payments.... ...... $28,767 49
Discount, 4 per cent..... 1,208 22
Treasurer’s fee, 1 per cent.. .... 289 97
Abatements.....*. 276 68
Warrants issued to Collector,,..... 1,331 64
$31,814 00 $31,814 00
DUE FROM TAX COLLECTOR.
J. B. Moore, 1888 tax, per Report 1889
less abated.. $328 10
paid.... . 465 27
Balance due, Village...... 120 97
Highway.,... 57 20
1889 tax, per warrants......
less abated.... $85 69
paid.. 239 26
Balance due, Village............ $725 41
Highway.. 281 28
$971 54
793 37
$178 17
$1,381. 64
324" 95
1,006 09
$1,184 86
CHAS. CLARK, Treasurer.
AUDITORS’ REPORT.
To the Village of Rutland:
We have examined the accounts of your Trustees, Water Commission-
ers and Treasurer, as set forth in the statements hereto attached, and find
them correct, and all charges sustained by proper vouchers,
financial condition of the Village to be as follows :
We find the
WATER DEPARTMENT.
LIABILITIES.
Bond due 1891, 4| per cent.....
... $5,000 00
“ 1893, o “ ...
. 25,000 00
*< 1897 5 “ ....
... 6.000 00
" 1899, 5 “ .
. 13,500 00
" 1899, 5 " .«....
. 18,000 00
$67,500 00
RESOURCES.
Sinking fund in Treasurer’s hands, held to meet bonds as they
mature, and invested as follows :
Two village orders, $2,500 each..
. $5,000 00
Miscellaneous town orders..
. 17,401 01
$22,401 01
Two village orders, $2,500 each.... $5,000 00
Miscellaneous town orders... 17,401 01
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TILLAGE OF KUTLAN1).
The further liabilities of the village are as follows :
FUNDED ORDERS.
Ho. 1589, due 1890, 4-£■ per cent. $2,500 00
1540, " 1891, “ 2,500 00
1726, 1892, “ •* .;... 2,500 00
1727, “ 1793, " “ .... 2,500 00
2114, **' pleasure of village, 5 per cent,.... 2,500 00
2120, “ “ “ 5 . 2 500 00
$15,000 00
TO BE PROVIDED FOR THIS YEAR.
Order No. 1589.,..... .
Interest on funded debt....
Trustees’ estimates for ensuing year,
$2,500 00
700 00
13,000 00
-„ 16,200 00
ASSETS.
Due from tax collectors......... $1,184 86
Licenses, estimated..... 250 00
Cash in Treasurers hands....... 762 31
2,197 17
Balance to be provided for by tax...... $14,002 88
Which will require a tax of 25 per cent in addition to the highway tax of
15 per cent.
Rutland, Vt., March 17, 1890.
GEO. K. MONTGOMERY,
CHAS. W. MUSSEY,
Auditors.
Street Commissioner’s Report.
JOHN I). ELLSWORTH, Street Commissioner.
LABOR ACCOUNT-MARCH, 1889.
STfiEETS.
J. D. Ellsworth, 26 days....... $65 00
Michael Lynch, 20f days....... 25 93
Joseph Dougherty, 1 If days.... 14 68
Patrick Henesey, Ilf days,... .. .... 14 68
Patrick Donahue, 14f days,...... — 18 43
E. L. Campbell, 12| days, team... 37 50
L. Ducharme, 2 days. 2 50
Wilmot Williams, 7 days, team. 21 00
Herbert Williams, 7 days, team. 21 00
Joseph Germain, 7 days, team. 21 00
R, M. Spaulding, 7 days, team.... 21 00
Ed. K. Davis, 63 days, team. 19 50
$282 22
DISTKTBUTED Ag F0LL0WB .
Cleaning gutters.... .... .... .... ....... .. $18 12
Clearing sidewalks..... ....-........ .... 12 75
Clearing snow from hydrants.... .. 1 25
Clearing wells.. .... .. 2 50
Clearing crosswalks...... ... 1 87
Gravel sidewalk. State street ...... 12 65
Gravel sidewalk, Edsonville... 27 91
Gravel sidewalk, Williams street... 17 20
Gravel sidewalk, Forest street. k 80 00
Gravel sidewalk, Engrem avenue. 23 20
Gravel sidewalk, Church street. 32 80
Gravel sidewalk, Cherry street... 10 90
| Gravel sidewalk, Garden street. 3 50
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
Gravel sidewalk, Lincoln avenue. $ 8 00
Gravel highway, Kendall avenue. 3 70
Clearing well, No. Main street. 1 25
Filling holes, highway. 10 62
Ellsworth... 65 00
$282 2?
MATERIAL ACCOUNT-MARCH, 1889.
L. G. Kingsley, tools. 3 00
H. 0. Edson, lumber and nails. 1 25
U. Deragon, work, stone and cement. 3 00
Ripley Sons, gravel. 29 90
$37 15
LABOR ACCOUNT—APRIL, 1889.
J. D. Ellsworth, 26 days.. -. $65 00
Michael Lynch, 244 days.. 36 75
Pat. Donahue, 214 days. 32 25
E. L. Campbell, 23 days, team. 80 50
Jos. Germain, 22 days, team. 77 00
Jos. Dougherty, 184 days. 27 37
Pat Henesey, 174 days. 26 62
C. F. Dennis, 18 days, team. 63 00
J. Spaulding, 18 days, team. 63 00
Prescott Haven, 18 days, team. 63 00
Herbert Williams, 34 days, team. 12 25
C. E. Clark, 18 days. 27 00
John Shannon, 17a days.... 26 25
John Worthing, 134 days. 20 25
Chas. Barnard, 17 days, team. 59 50
W. W. Tower, 3 days..... 8 25
R. M. Spaulding, 12 days, team. 42 00
W. L. Williams, 13 days, team. 45 50
P. Billings, 4 days, team... 14 00
C. M. Lassor, 6 days.«■. 9 00
Albert Bigsby, 9 days. 13 50
Thomas Canty, 4 day. 75
Pat. Higgins, 2 days. 3 00
Paid truckman. 50
$816 24
STREET COMMISSIONER’S REPORT. 27
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :
J. D. Ellsworth. $05 00
Grading- Brown street and sidewalks and road, ward 8...... 120 85
Clearing streets, ward 7. 2 25
Clearing streets, Merchants Iiow..,..... 3 25
Repairing gutters, ward 7....... 2 25
Repairing gutters, ward 5......... 75
Clearing West street. Strong's avenue, and Center street..... 3 So
Fixing gutter..*....... 4 50
Gravel on Lincoln avenue.. .. 34 00
Clearing West street.. .. 1 50
Digging ditches, Kendall and Lincoln avenues.. 6 00
Clearing streets......... 2 25
Gravel on Kendall avenue, and Extension Elm street... 30 50
Clearing Parks.......... 27 75
Gravel on Church street and Kendall avenue...... 82 75
Ashes on sidewalk, ward 4........ 75
Clearing State street. ....... 1 00
Clearing Church street.... ..... 125
Gravel on Grove street... 17 00
Repairs, W est street.... .. 17 50
Sidewalk, Woodstock avenue. 18 90
Gravel. 4 90
Gravel in Edsonville... 80
Sidewalk, North Main street. 66 70
Gravel on Main street...... 37 35
Repairs, culvert, ward 4,....... .. 4 75
Sidewalks, ward 6. 64 00
Clearing streets. 1 50
Repairing sidewalk at Vaughn's store. 4 50
Gravel on sidewalks, ward 7.,.. .... .... .. 125 87
Clearing crosswalks and gutters. 10 75
Repairs, well, Cottage street.. 5 87
Setting stone front of hydrant... 1 50
Putting pipe accrosS road. North Main street.. . 9 00
Filling holes. West street... 2 00
Filling holes.. 17 50
$816 34
28 VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
MATERIAL ACCOUNT-APRIL, 1889.
, Ripley Sons, gravel. $87 60
Rev, Father Gaffney, gravel...^. 33 45
F- Chaffee & Son, lumber.*... 8 76
J, E. Post, sewer pipe...,.... , 14 97
; L. G, Kingsley, tools. 1 90
v W. 0. Landon, cement, etc. 7 05
\ Chappell & Burke, services,... .. 7 62
i
_$161 35
LABOR ACCOUNT-MAY, 1889.
J. D. Ellsworth, 27 days..... $ 67 50
M. Lynch, 24f days..... 37 12
P. Donahue, 24 days.... 36 00
P. Henesey, 16| days...... 24 87
Jos. Dougherty, 9f days...... 14 62
Chas, Clark, 224 days...... 83 75
John Worthing, 24^ days,.. 37 12
Albert Bixby, 244 days.. ......... 36 75
P. Higgins, 24| days... .... .... ...... 36 37
E. L. Campbell, 25 days, team. 87 50
Jos. Germain, 24£ days, team... 84 87
C. F. Dennis, 2-lf days, team... 76 12
J. Spaulding, 234 days, team... 82 25
P. R. Haven, 23 days, team... 80 50
Chas, Barnard, 19| days, team... 68 25
W. Williams, 15^ days, team. .. 54 25
G. E. Miner, 5 days, team — .. 17 50
John Lamountain, 13| days... 20 25
A. C. White, 4 day..... ............ .. 1 50
W. W. Tower, 34 days... 9 62
John Curley, 2 days.. 3 00
W 111 . O'Neil, 2 days... 3 00
I. T. Kelley 4 day... 75
I. Lewis, 1 day,........ 1 50
H. H. Tower, 4 day...... 1 12
$905 58
Less cash from Germain and Lewis...... 20 00
$885 58
*
STREET COMMISSIONER^ REPORT, 29
DITRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :
J, D. Ellsworth.... $67 50
Work done, ward 8... 131 37
Grading. 25 50
Gravel, Madison street. 3 50
Clearing Granger street..,. 5 75
Sewer, Edsonville. 2 25
Clearing Madison street... 4 00
Repairs, fountain...... 4 50
Clearing Woodstock avenue and No. Main street. 5 0 q
Grading Hopkins street. 103 50
Dirt for Gould...... 7 00
Clearing Strong's avenue, Pleasant and Prospect streets. .. 5 00
Clearing Clmreh and Pine streets..,.... 6 00
Clearing crosswalks. 8 00
Clearing Main and East streets. . 2 50
Clearing, ward 7. 5 98
Work, etc., on Prospect street. 11 12
Clearing gutters, Washington street. 3 25
Fixing water-trough... 2 50
Filling, on Madison street. 42 50
Cearing Merchants Row... 7 67
Engrera avenue. .... 2 00
Two wells, Prospect street. ...... 15 00
Stone sidewalk, Memorial Hall. 4 12
Sidewalk, Extension Washington and East streets. 28 50
Well, on Elm street... 75
Gravel, Woodstock avenue,...... 23 00
Trap in well......... 3 00
Repairing sewer and road, ward 6....... * ■ 97 73
Crushed stone on Grove street... 143 25
Gutter on Washington street.. .. 45 21
Grading and crushed stone, Kendall avenue... 72 63
Crushed stone-on Maple street...,.,.......... 12 50
Grading, Woodstock avenue.....,.. 8 50
$905 58
Less bv cash....* * *.. 20 00
MATERIAL ACCOUNT-MAY, 1889.
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—MAY, 1889.
Rev. Fr. T. J, Gaffney, gravel.... $29 40
Gershom Cheney, dirt..... 54 60
Ripley Sons, gravel.... 20 70
W. B. Thrall, work.. .. 25 00
Vacuum Oil Co., oil and can....... 8 50
Central Vermont R. K. Co., freight... 35
J. H. Downs, work. 8 75
E. H. Wood, iron, etc.... .... *. 7 75
H. O. Edson, lumber. 3 45
W. E. Danforth, work..... 3 60
Gould & Burditt, coal..... ...... 19 32
W. C. Landon, tools, etc......... 15 55
G. W. Ross, services... 16 45
J. E. Post, pipe, etc.. .. 188 20
W. E. Danforth, work..... 1 50
L. G. Kingsley, tools, etc.......... ......... .... 3 18
$401 30
5 per cent off Post’s bill...... 8 93
$392 37
LABOR ACCOUNT-JUNE, 1889.
J. D. Ellsworth, 25 days.. ....... .... $ 62 50
M. Lynch, 17 1-2 days......... 26 25
P. Donahue, 17* days...... 25 87
P. Henesy, Ilf days.... ..... 20 56
Chas. Clark, 15 1-2 days . 23 25
John Worthing, 13* days..... 19 87
Albert Bigsby, 16 days.,.... ..... 24 00
P. Higgins, 15 days.... .... 22 50
E. L. Campbell, 23 1-2 days, team... 82 25
Jos. Germain, 14 1-2 days, team. 50 75
C. F. Dennis, 14 days, team..... 49 00
J, Spaulding, 15 3-8 days, team ....... .. 53 81
P. R. Haven, 16 days, team... 56 00
Chas. Barnard, 4 days, team........ 14 00
W. Williams, 15* days, team... 53 37
John Lamountain, 13 days....... 19 50
W. B. Thrall, 5 1-2 days... 11 00
STREET COMMISSIONER’S REPORT. 31
w. W. Tower, 8 1-2 days.... |28 87
John Carlev, of days... 8 62
W. O’Neil, 11 days.... 16 50
I. Lewis, 1 day....... 1 50
H. H. Tower, 3 days. 6 75
Aid in Jackson, 1 day. ... 1 50
Jas, Goodman, 16 days........ 24 00
H. & R. E. Todd, 6 days, team. 21 00
R. M. Spaulding-, 5| days, team... 20 12
J. Howaid, 1£ days..... . 1 87
Jos. Dougherty, 7 days...... 12 25
M. Shanlev, If day. ......... 2 25
S. G. Dunton, 4£ days,. 11 25
A. Hathaway, 1 day. 1 50
$766 96
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :
J. D, Ellsworth....... 62 50
Crushed stone, Kendall avenue.......... 20 00
Crushed stone, Grove street...... 6 00
Gutter, Washington, street...... 41 87
Machine, Woodstock avenue...... 12 75
Crushed stone. State street.......72 25
Machine, East street... 4 25
Picking stones fiom highway.... 9 50
Gravel on State street...... 11 70
Clearing Merchants Row............. 3 00
Clearing Grove street....... 7 50
Clearing Washington street,........ 6 36
Clearing crosswalks.... 5 00
Filling............ 8 25
Sidewalk, East street. ...... 25 00
Crushed stone, Woodstock avenue..... 104 25
Sidewalk, Green street.... 40 00
Clearing wells..... .... ... 4 50
Gravel on Hopkins street....... ... 104 07
Well on Madison street *...........*.. 8 37
Clearing Center street and Merchants Row...... 8 00
Gravel, Edsonville.... 35 75
Filling, Hopkins street........... 41 50
Sidewalk, Eugene avenue..... 11 50
32
TILLAGE OF RUTLAND
Cleaning Merchants Row... 31 50 [
Machine, Pine street. 3 00 j
Machine, Edsonville ... ...... 3 00 j
Machine, Main street....... ...... 3 00 !
Well, Elm street. 7 00
Well, Edsonville. 9 09
Gravel, ward 5..... 34 25
Grvel, North Grove street,.... 1 75 j
Gravel, Woodstock avenue. 3 50 I
Drawing stone for sidewalk, Merchants Row..... 1 00 |
Clearing Pleasant street. 3 00 |
Filling holes. Merchants Row...,. 10 00 j
Cutting well stones.,......... 11 25 J
Repairing well, West street. .. .... 1 75 |
$766 96
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—JUNE. 1889.
Gould & Rurditt, coal.. — .... ... ... $13 69
Henry O. Edson....... 26 03
L. 0. Kingsley, tools.*....... 3 50 t
W. C. Landon, cement...... 3 50
J. Hutchinson & Co,, work. 16 05 ;
Gersliom Cheney, dirt. 31 50
T. J. Gaffney, gravel.....*... 39 30
J. B, Post, cement and pipe. 9 20
J. E, Post, piped. 96 89 1
J. E. Post, pipe... 326 70
$366 36 *
Less discount Post bill.... 11 14
$355 22
LABOR ACCOUNT—SEWER ON PLEASANT STREET-JUNE, 1889.
J, B, Haney, 3 days........ $4 50
James Gallaher, 31 days......... 5 25
Clias, Clark, 3| days.......* 5 25
P. Henesy, 34 days......... 6 32
Jos. Dougherty, 2Jdays,......... 3 93
J. Lamountain, 34 days....... 6 25
Jas. Goodman, 34 days. 5 25
P. Higgins, 34 days......... 5
A, Bigsby, 3| days........ $5 25
John Worthing. 3| days.......* 5 25
P, Donahue, 2 days. 3 CO
M. Lvneli, 1 day... 1 50
M. Garity, 2 1-2 days. 3 75
A, Winters, 1 1-2 days. 2 25
W. O’Neil, 1 2 day. 75
$62 25
SEWER ON NORTH GROVE STREET.
M, Garity, 1 1-2 day,. ...... $2 25
P. Henesy, 11-2 days...... 2 62
Jos. Dougherty, 112 days.. 2 62
A. Bixbv, 1 1-2- days.... .. ***... 2 25
J. Worthing, 112 days...... 2 25
W. O’Neil, 1 1-2 day. 2 25
John Haney, 11-2 days..... 2 25
Jas, Gallaher. 1 1-2 days. 2 25
Jas, Goodman, 1 1-2 days.... 2 25
P. Higgins, 1 1-2 days... 2 25
Chas. Clark, 1 1-2 days. ........ 2 25
A. Winters, 1 day ...... 150
P. Donahue, 11-2 days * * * *.... .... ... 2 25
J, Lamountain, 1 1-2 days,..... 2 25
$31 49
62 55
$94 04
LABOR ACCOUNT-JULY, 1889.
J. D. Ellsworth, 27 days. $67 50
W. W. Tower, 41 days...... .. 12 37
W T . O’Neil, 1J days.............................................. 1 87
E. L. Campbell, 23 days, team ..... —..... 80 50
P. Donahue, 13 days.... — .... 19 50
Jos. Germain, 9 days, team....... 31 50
Jas. Goodman, 1 day,...,... .... .....-1 50
A, M. Hall, 8J days. 12 75
Jos. Dougherty, 4f days.... 8 31
P. Henesy, 9i days... 16 18
J. E. Creed, 1 day, team..,.... 3 50 |
( 3 )
34
VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
W. Williams, 1-^ days, team... ... $ 5 25
P. R. Haven, 6£ days, team......... 21 87
Moses Perry, 2f days....... .. 4 12
J. Livingston, 2J days.......... 8 87
M. Lynch, 2 days... .. 8 00
$ 298 09
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS ;
Repairing sidewalk, Edsoimlle..... , $■> 99
Gravel, ward 5... 8 00
Promiscuous.... 1 75
Filling holes, Merchants Row... 10 25
Repairing Elm street.. 5 00
Drawing material, Royce street, gutter... 6 25
Filling holes on North Grove street... 4 00
Repairs sidewalk, extension Washington street..... 8 00
Filling holes................. 1 75
Repairs. Lincoln avenue..... 75
Repairs, Center street.......... 5 50 j
Filling holes and repairing sidewalk, Strong’s avenue.. . 17 24 !
Sidewalk, Memorial Hall..... 13 75 j
Clearing Maple street...... 3 00
Repairing sidewalk, Forest street.... 4 00
Covering north side Washington street..... 5 00
Building well on Main street.. .. 9 37
Gravel and cinders, Woodstock avenue.... 14 75
Stone chips, Main street... 1 25
Repairing West street........ 8 38
Repairs, sidewalk, Elm street... 7 11
Repairs, sidewalk, Gouger Hill.... ....<—... 15 00
Repairs, sidewalk, Hopkins street—.. 9 50
Repairs, sidewalk, Madison street.,,.... 10 50
Repairs, fountain. 2 62
Well, Woodstock avenue. 2 00
Sidewalk, Summer street. 6 30
Clearing Center street. 6 87
Sidewalk#, Maple street... 20 00
Crosswalk, Cherry street...... 12 00
Repairs, East street.*- ....... 1 75
Clearing wells.. 4 50
Clearing Merchants Row. 3 46
,J, D. Ellsworth. 67 50
$293 09
STREET COMMISSIONER’S REPORT, 35
LABOR FOR SEWER ON MAPLE STREET, JULY, 1889.
Jas. Gallalier. 5f days.*.- • ■ * * $8 62
| P. Henesey, 5f days.... 10 06
I J. Haney, 1 day... 1 50
| P, Donahue, 5f days....».*. 8 62
j ML Garifcy, 1 day..*.- ... 1 50
P. Higgins, 4f days.*. 1 12
A. Bigsby, 1 day..... 1 50
W. O’Neil, i day... 87
Jas, Goodman, todays.... 2 62
A. M. Hall. 4 days ..... 6 00
Jos. Dougliertv o| days.*. 9 18
j P. Casliu, days. 5 25
$62 84
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—JULY, 1889.
J, E, Post, sewer pipe........... $198 06
F. Chaffee & Son, sewer pipe.......... 118 78
Vermont Marble Co., stone. 50
M. Mullin, sharp picks.. ... 50
F, Chaffee Sc Son, brick for wells. 11 00
G. W. Ross, surveying server, etc. 14 65
E, H. Wood, pipe, etc. 8 99,
Rev. Father T. J.-Gaffney, gravel... 32 25
$375 33
$ 67 50
4 81
32 81
38 25
38 25
25 50
39 37
85 75
82 25
79 62
9 37
108 50
38 00
75 25
LABOR ACCOUNT—AUGUST, 1889.
J. D. Ellsworth, 27 days.....
W. W. Tower, If days....
Jos. Dougherty, 18f days.......
P. Donahue, 25 1-2 days......
M. Lynch, 25 1-2 days...
Moses Perry. 17 days.*......
P. Henesv, 22 1*2 days.
JE, L. Campbell, 24 1-2 days, team....
Jos. Germain, 23 1*2 days, team....
P. R. Haven, 22f days, team....
Jas. Livingston, 6f days....*........
R. Told, 31 days, team....
A. M, Hall, 22 days.....
R. M. Spaulding, 21 1-2 days, team...
36 VILLAGE OF RUTLAND,
P. Brown, 18 3-4 days.... $28 12
P, Caslin, 21i days.,.......... HI 87
Geo, B. Winrte, \ day.,........ 75
Jas, Goodman, 4 1-2 days.... 6 75
Okas. Barnard, 1-2 day, team,.... .... -- 1 75
$782 4 7
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS-:
J. I). Ellsworth...$ 67 50
Cleaning wells...... 3 00
Cleaning gutters.... 14 15
Tar walks....... 183 96
Raising walk and filling. Strong’s avenue..... 21 63
Gravel, Main street.... 7 50
Clearing West street..... 2 50
Repairs of sidewalks, Bard well House.... 1 00
Repairs, Pleasant street.... 1 75
Repairs, sewer. Elm street.... 5 00
Filling holes, Center street....... 2 00
Repairs, sewer, State street...... . 16 25
Gravel on Hopkins street ....... 70 50
Repairs, two wells, Hopkins street...... 6 50
Clearing and repairing wells on Pine street.. .... 33 11
Gravel on sidewalks and streets, ward 2..... ... 46 25
Gravel on sidewalks, Strong's avenue... ..... *... 10 00
Repairs, sewer, Franklin street........ 1 50
Repairs, sidewalk, Extension Washington street ... 75
Repairs, Center street....... .... 9 25
Filling, Memorial Hall.,...... 16 75
Moving marble slabs from Memorial Hall.4 75
Repairs, culvert. Forest street......... 5 00
Repairs, sewer, Main street.... 11 37
Repairs, Franklin street......... 40 00
Repairs, well, Franklin street....... .... .... 1 75
Repairs, Granger street.. .... 30 00
Repairs, wells. Grove street.. 1 75
Clearing cross-walks...♦ ..... 1 50
Repairs, sidewalks, Forest street...... 11 75
Repairs, sidewalks, ward 8.. .... 20 GO
Repairs, Strong’s avenue....... 84 75
Picking stones......... 10 00
Repairing sewers, Nebraska. 5 25
STREET COMMISSIONER’S REPORT. 37
Repairing sewer, Baxter street..... $12 50
Repairs, culvert, Kendall avenue.... 4 50
Repairs, sewer, Harrison avenue..... 3 50
Repairs,'Center street.,... ., ig 50
Building well, Granger street...... 1 75
$789 47
MATERIAL AC COUNT—A IT G U ST, 1889,
Rev. Fr. T, J. Gaffney, gravel....... $114 15
S. Terrill & Son, repairs to tools, etc...... 5 65
J. E, Post. pipe,etc.. ..... 34 38
$174 16
&jess_„..... 19 98
$154 18
LABOR ACCOUNT— SEPTEMBER, 1889.
J. D. Ellswortli, 25days...... $62 50
M. Lynch, 18£ days.... 27 37
P. Donahue, 21J days..... 31 87
Jos, Dougherty, 1 day........ 1 75
P. Henesy, 12 days..,.................. 21 00
A. M. Hall, 14|=days... 21 75
P. Brown, 18J- days.*........ 27 37
P, Caslin, days. 8 25
Jas. Goodman, 11 days.. 16 50
JE, L. Campbell, *21| days, team.... .. 75 25
P. R. Haven, 6 | days, team. 22 75
R. M. Spaulding., 3| days, team.. 12 25
Jos, Germain, .9 days, team. 31 50
Horace Todd, 6 1-2 days, team. 22 75
John Spaulding, 3 days, team,.... 10 50
Luther Torrey, 2 days. 3 00
A, Durham, 2 days. 3 00
I. Barrow, half day..... .... 75
Albert Bigsby, 2 days... 3 00
L. H. Pike, 2 days, team... 7 00
Tim. Mahar, 2 days. ...... 3 00
Jas. Gallaher, 2 days..... 3 00
Jos. Ferguson, I day............... 1 12
Pat. Morlsy, 1 day......... 1 50
3S
VILLAGE OF RUTLAND^
Hiram. Alexander, 1 day. . ...
Owen Curtis, 1 day.. ......
M. Crow, halfday......
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :
Gravel on West street... ..
Culvert and ditches, Kendall avenue.
Picking stone from highway....... ..
Clearing Merchants Row......
Repairing well, Bates House,.......
| Repairs, Temple street., .....
Setting posts, Court House........
Clearing ditch, West street..,......
Repairs, High street......
| Clearing gutter, Washington street.
| Repairs, Strong ! s avenue.....
Repairs, Elm street extension......
Building culvert. Green street..
Clearing gutters, Pine street........
Clearing gutters. West street......
Clearing gutters, Engrem avenue.....
Repairs, well. North Main street.,......
Clearing gutter. State street....
Clearing gutter, Madison street......
Clearing gutter, IAneoln avenue,....,....
Clearing crosswalks,. .....
Clearing Center street.
Repairs, well, Center street........ -
Repairs, well, Washington street....
Tar road, west side Merchants Row....._.
Tar walk, Main street.....
Tar walk, State street.........
Tar walk, Nebraska.....
Tar walk, West street and Memorial Hall.... ...
.1. D, Ellsworth....
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—SEPTEMBER, 188ft
F, Chaffee & Son, pipe.....
G. W. Ross, surveying, etc...
Rev. Fr. T. J, Gaffney, gravel........
W. C. Landon, cement, etc......
L. G. Kingsley, tools.......
$1 50
1 50
75 j
$422 48 |
8 50
gy oo
4 50 J
4 25
2 00
11 00
5 00
8 00
2 50
2 25
8 00 :
7 00
9 00
3 00
8 00
4 50
1 50
8 00
75
1 50
4 50
6 50
8 25
4 75
62 50
3 66
3 50'
112 88
54 49
82 50
$422 48
$17 00
4 20
27 60
15 89
4 06
$68 75
STREET COMMISSIONER^ REPORT. 89
LABOR ACCOIJ^T-—OCTOBER, 1889.
J, D. Ellsworth, 27 days...... $67 50
Pat Brown, 20J days... .... ..... 30 37
E. L. Campbell, 7 days, team.,.......... 24 50
D. I). Howe, 20J days, team......... 70 87
Jas. Gallalier, 54 days............ 8 25
Pat Henesy, 13£ days...... 23 18
P. Donahue, 20 days..... 30 00
Pat. Morisey, 10 days. 15 00
Tim. Mahar, 104 days..... 15 75
Pat. Higgins, 6 days....... 0 00
A M. Hall, 154 days..... 23 25
M. Crow, 34 days....... 5 25
Jos. Ferguson, 4 days.... —.. 6 00
Hiram Alexander, 6 days..... 9 00
M. Lynch, 24| days,..... 36 75
W. W. Tower, 17 daj^s........... 46 75
M. Garity, 17 days.,..,... 25 50
Paid cash for marble.. .... .... 25
$447 17
i»fsTIilBCTED FOLLOWS:
! Making tar road, setting curb and repairing wells, etc... $183 93
Cleaning crosswalks.... ..— 75
Repairs, sewer. Forest street... 3 50
Clearing reservoir park .. 3 25
Clearing Merchants Row and Center street... 33 87
Clearing Grove street. 8 25
Sewer on Roberts street. 22 75
Wells on Baxter street.... 16 25
Repairs on Strong’s avenue... .. . 1 00
Repairs on West street...,.... 3 50
Repairs, Grove street. 3 50
Repairs, water trough on Main street. 6 00
Building well on Mineral street. 6 37
Crosswalk, Strong’s avenue......... 1 75
Repairs, sidewalk, comer Grove and State streets.....,,.... 1 50
Clearing gutter, Royce street........ 1 50
Clearing gutter, West street...*. 5 25
Gravel on walks, Evelyn street...... 2 00
i Gravel for crosswalks......... 3 00
TILLAGE OF .RUTLAND.
40
Tar walk, Bates House.*.*... $28 75 j
Drawing gravel for crosswalks..... 3 50
Clearing Drove and West streets.......*. 6 50
Clearing Washington street.... 4 25
Repairs, Pine street, etc...... 6 25
Gutter on West street........... 1 50
Clearing Grove street....... 11 75
Clearing crosswalks and wells......... 1 50
Repairs, sidewalk, Lincoln avenue-.... 1 00
Repairs, Center street... 1 00
Repairs, Merchants Row....... 8 00
Repairs, walk, Center street.......... 2 75
Ellsworth......... 67 50
Marble. • *............ 25
#447 17
MATERIAL ACOOUXT-OCTORER, 1389.
F. Chaffee & Son, pipe...... # 3 90
F. Chaffee & Son. pipe..... 5 35
A» C, Bates & Son, leather....... 75
W. B. Tlirall, work, etc..... 3 59
G. W. Roos, surveying, etc........ 4 20
Rev. Fr. T. J. Gaffney, gravel..... . . 1 50
Vermont Marble Co., gravel........ 2 55
$22 55
LABOR ACCOUNT—NOVEMBER, 1889.
J. D- Ellsworth, 26 dgys ..... qq
P. Donahue, 12 days ..... Ig 00
M. Lynch, 15| days. .. 23 62
P. Brown, 14 days.... . .. 21 00
j D. D. Howe, 23 days, team, ,*... ^ 80 50
j P. Henesev, 7^ days... ^3 12
I Paid Dunklee, use of wagon... 00
E. H. Wood, work on water trough..... j 50
$223 84 |
m
STREET COMMISSIONER 8 REPORT,
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :
Repairs, walk, Center street... .... $18 '
Clearing Merchants Row......... 2
Clearing Center street...... 4 i
Filling, Strong’s avenue...... .. 1 1
Protect fountain....... 5 <
Repairs, sewer, West street........ 1 (
Filling holes in Merchants Row.... ........ 2 *
Clearing Grove street.... 2 1
Clearing gutter, Washington street... 1 1
Gravel, Edsonville. 2
Clearing gutter, West street. 2
Repairs, sewer, West street.... 8
Clearing gutter, Evelyn street... 3
Sewer, West street...... 3
Repairs. West street........ 10
Repairs, sidewalk, Mineral street..... 2
Clearing gutters. 1
Sidewalk, Church street........ 14
Gutter, Franklin street....... 1
Gravel, Evelyn street.... ... 1
Clearing crosswalks and wells... —... 3
Repairs, Spruce street..... 8
Clearing sewer, cor. River and Meadow streets.. 3
Driveways, Memorial Hall...,.... .. 6
Gravel, water trough......... 1
Sidewalk, Wales street..... 4
Hitching posts. 3
Repairs, North Grove street.... ♦ 0
Repairs, Kendall avenue .... .. 1
Repairs, Main street............ 20
Repairs, Strong’s avenue ..... ... 2
Use of wagon....
J. D. Ellsworth ....... 05
E. H. Wood. 1
$223 34
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—NOVEMBER, 1889.
Douglass, Channel 1 & Chamberlin, iron etc
Vermont Marble Co., gravel.
E. C. Lewis, glass window broken..
W. C. Landon, cement.
J, E. Post, pipe.... *
42 VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
J, E. Post, cement..... ...
A. F. Davis, brick.
F. Chaffee & Son, pipe.
F. Chaffee & Son, cedar posts...
F. Chaffee & Son, pipe, etc.... .
Gershora Cheney, dirt..
$1 60
4 90
30
5 00
9 12
1 95
$50 57
LABOR ACCOUNT—DECEMBER, 1889.
J D. Ellswonli, 26 days. $05 00
D. D. Howe, 16^ days, team... 57 75
M. Lynch, 5* days /....- 8 25
Tim Mahar, 3£days.. ...... 5 62
M. Brislin, 'i day........ 1 12
$137 74
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS t
Repairs, sidewalk, East street... 2 00
Repairs, Strong’s avenne.. 1 00
i Gravel, front Bard well House ... 3 50
| Sidewalk, Nichols street.... .. 29 49
Sundry walks ... 1 00
Clearing crosswalks........ 4 50
Flushing sewers.... ....... g 25
Drawing gravel..... 3 50
Drawing dirt, extension Washington street.. 11 50
Drawing sand.......... $ 05
Repairs, walk, Grove street..,, \ 00
Clearing Merchants Row.... 4 75
Repairs, walk. Church street.. 1 00
J. D. Ellsworth.....• • * •. §5 0 Q
$137 74
MATERIAL ACCOUNT-DECEMBER, 1889.
Vermont Marble Co., gravel and sand..... $9 10 1
Rev. Fr, T. J, Gaffney, gravel. t 20 I
$10 30
H
STREET COMMISSIONER’S REPORT.
43
LABOR ACCOUNT-JANUARY, 1890.
J. D. Ellsworth, 27 davs. ..
.... $6? 50
i Jos. Dougherty, 4 day.....
75
Pat Henesev, f dav....
.. . 75
John Worthing, 4 day.*.......
75
P. Donahue, 2f days......
. ... 4 12
D, D, Howe, 4 days,team ..... ..
.... 14 00
Pat Brown, 34 davs.. .....
5 25
M, Lynch, 1 day.....
1 50
J. B. Creed, 4 day. team. ....
1 75
Dansereau, truck team.. ... ....
2 00
t
1
I
1
$98 37
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
Clearing crosswalks.... .. ......... ...
$1 12
Clearing Merchants Row. ....
. 3 65
Sidewalk, Granger street.....
.... 2050
Sanding walks.... .....
g; 85
Repairs, Mineral street.....
1 75
J. D. Ellsworth.....
.... 67 50
$98 37
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—JANUARY, 1890.
H. O, Edson, lumber...
...... $ 6 00
Harris Mfg. Co., straight edge.
50
J. E. Post, pipe and cement..........
7 83
Rev. Fr, T. J, Gaffney, gravel...
5 85
$19 18
LABOR ACCOUNT-FERRUARY, 1890.
i
,
,
J. D. Ellsworth, 24 days...
...... $ m oo
P. Donahue, 2f day......
4 12
John Worthing, 1 day........
1 50
D. D. Howe, 1 day, team.. .......
. 8 50
M. Garity, f day ...
1 12
M Tn.K 1 A rl n v«..... . . _ _. _...
. 2 25
1 '
Jas. Gallaher, £ day..........
75
!
: ■
J. E. Creed, If days. team......
6 12
,
J. D. Ellsworth, error pay roll.......... ..
. 6 00
.
$85 36
—
_£
44
TILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
distributed as follows:
Sanding walks.....* * * • *..
Cleaning concrete road..,,,.,.,...
Repairs, gutter, Madison street,.......,..
Cleaning gutters, Merchants Row and Center street
Gravel on Wales street,......
Gravel on Merchants Row.......
Cleaning gutter, Center street.
J, D. Ellsworth..........
$ 6 50
3 00
1 oo!
8 50 !
2 00
1 00
2 37
66 00
$85 37
MATERIAL ACCOUNT—FEBRUARY, 1890.
Dunn & Cramton, tools.,...
L. F. Miner, sharpening tools, etc.....
S. Terrill & Son, repairs to tools, etc...
L. G. Kingsley, nails and shovels....
Mansfield & Stimson, labor, etc..... ....
Vermont Marble Co........
D, M, White Lumber Co., pipe...
C, E. Channel!, pipe, etc,...
S. P. Curtis, coal..
E. A. Valiquette, pipe, etc.......
Harris Mfg. Co,, splice.........
$7 40
35 30
6 51
2 32
23 37
1 50
10 87
10 64
5 90
3 44
25
$107 50
INVENTORY OF TOOLS.
One tool box,
One striking hammer,
One hand saw,
One liand-ax,
Seven shovels
Four hoes
Three drills, r
Five snow shovels,
Five wheel-barrows,
One scoop shovel.
One iron bar,
One level,
One trowel,
One stone hammer,
One plow, worthless,
One long handle dipper,
Six picks,
One sieve for sifting sand,
Three sledge hammers,
STREET LIGHTS.
} Your trustees announce the fact that the long controversy
with the .Rutland Electric Light Co. has been satisfactorily >
settled and all claims against the village paid at a reduction of ! *
nearly two thousand dollars for the last two years’ bills for 1
lighting the streets ; the Electric Light Co. withdrawing all \
claims to a further contract with the village after March 1st
the present year. From time of settlement to March 1st,
when terms of contract expired, the village w 7 as paying at the ?
rate of $6,500 per year. There are now two electric light I
companies in this village, and a fair prospect for negotiations {
with one of them at greatly reduced rates, which will be !
appreciated by the taxpayers. J
Water Commissioners’ Report.
Water Commissioners’ Office, [
Rutland, March, 1890. f
The undersigned. Water Commissioners, herewith present tli'feir annual
report, submitting a list of all orders drawn by them upon the Treasurer,
with statement in detail of expenditures. We have drawn fifty-five orders,
amounting to $7,688.81, divided as follows :
NEW WORK.
for 90 lengths of 3-inch water pipe.
4 170 “ 4-inch ‘ 4
* 170 “ 6-incli
* Specials.
Less for freight...
for five fire hydrants. $145 75
t( valves, pig lead, etc... 617 70
: ‘ water boxes and corp. cocks.. 489 64
‘ wrought iron pipe. 66 17
* freight on water pipe. 194 77
l£ “ boxes, etc. 14 95
labor extending water pipe. 1,186 18
for care of new head... $480 00
‘ extra work. 25 37
‘ maintenance. 2,815 99
STATEMENT.
RECEIPTS.
1889.
March 14 Cash on hand per last report...... $56 89
<f of W. L. Engrem, repairing hydrant 2 00
“ il Barn urn's circus........ ... 6 50
“ “ Whitehall water works. 3 30
*' “ Murdock for grass. 40 00
“ “ Town of Rutland...... 424 39
“ “ P. E. Chase Manufacturing Co— 2 00
“ for water rents... 18,964 32
WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT,
47
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i DISBURSEMENTS.
| 1889.
! March 10 Cash paid Chas. Ciark, Treasurer.$10,266 98
“ on hand.., 232 42
I $19,499 40
NEW PIPE LAID,
I 184 feet.
m » « « * *
988 feet...
.... Baxter street.
62 feet..
.Mineral street.
709 feet...
901 feet.... ........ ,
....Post street.
192 feet .. ,
... ...
.... School street.
| m feet..
.4 inch ...
j 272 feet.
.... Hirer street.
i 34 feet....
.Royce street.
1 24 feet.
[ 1154 feet.
.6 inch...
. .... ,
! 184 feet.
.1 inch ,.„
j 93 feet....
NEW HYDRANTS.
1 corner of Post and South streets.
1 corner of Harrison avenue and Mineral street.
1 corner of Strong’s avenue and Rovce street,
1 on Strong's avenue, near Scale Works,
| 1 corner of Edson and Willow streets, (in place of one broken).
| 1 near Depot Park, (in place of old one).
| 1 corner of Baxter street and Park avenue.
ORDERS DRAWN
I FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH, 1890,
No.
April 2 710 J. M. Davis, services for March. $75 00
711 William Reardon, 26 days work in March.. $39 00
C. J. Cocklin, 1 month’s work in March.... 40 00— 79 00
35 712 D nffy & Clifford, coal. 26 95
William Salmon, 3| days work . 5 25 — 82 20
27 718 D. H. G. Co., paying freight on water boxes 6 99
“ «* 41 “ 11 lt pipe.. 187 58—194 52
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND,
May 1 714 J. M. Davis, services for April. $ 75 00
2 715 C. J, Cocklin, 1 month’s work in April. 40 00
William Reardon, 26 days work in April.... 39 00
Daniel Connors, 174 days work in April.,.. 26 25 —105 25
25 716 Joseph Allard, work,..*.. 6 00
D, & H. Canal Co., freight . 7 24— 13 24
June 1 717 C. J. Cocklin, 1 month’s work. May. 40 00
John Constantine, carting... 1 00— 41 00
718 Wm. Reardon, 27 days work in May....., 40 50
Patrick Ready, 124 days work in May, .... 18 75
Owen Oarlon, 184 days work in May. 20 25
Dan Connors, 27 days work in May. 40 50—120 00
719 D. Copps, 124- days work in May..... 18 75
Tim Marra, 12-4 days work in May_..... 18 75
M. Brislin, 124 days work in May. 18 75— 56 25
14 720 Wm. Salmon, 134 days work,,. 20 25
Geo. Lardner, 121 days work ... 18 75
E. J. Thompson, 34 days work.. .... 4 87— 43 87
17 721 J. M. Davis, services for May... 75 00
29 72*3 R. M. Spaulding, team work, January,
April, May. 115 75
July 1 723 J. M. Davis, services for June. 75 00
724 N. L. Davis, services as Water Com’r. 50 00
725 C. J. Cocklin, 1 month’s work, June.. 40 00
* Wm. Rearidon, 25 days work, June. 37 50
Patrick Ready, 134 days work, June.. 20 25
Wm* Salmon, 21 days work, June.. 31 50—129 25
2 726 P. McDonough, 11 days work. 16 50
Geo. Lardner, 18 days work . 27 00
Tim. Marra, 144 days work..,... 20 25
Owen Carlon, 19 days work... 28 50— 92 25
727 D. Copps, 22 days work.. 33 00
Dan Connors, 25 days work... 37 50
J. Hennesey, 114 days work..... 17 25
M. Brislin. 13 days work,...... 19 50—107 25
11 728 Walworth Manufacturing Co., merchandise 253 98
12 729 Warner Foundry and M Co,, water pipe... 1652 34
16 730 W. H. Smith, repair wagon. 7 81
J, Hennesey, 3 days work.... 4 50
The Tuttle Co., merchandise.... 25 50
Landon and Davis, Adm’s, merchandise,.. 11 68— 49 49
20 731 A. A. Doming, work. 23 25
Herald & Globe, advertising water rents... 10 00
John Welch, coal....... 8 00— 41 25
732 W. C. Landon, merchandise... 608 76
Aug, 1 733 J. M. Davis, services for July... 75 00
WATER COMMISSIONERS 5 REPORT. 49
Aug, 1 734 W. Reardon, 27 days work...... $40 50
Daniel Connors, 28 days work. 39 00
C. J. Coekiin, 1 month's work, July. 40 00—119 50
735 Wm, Salmon, 18| days work.. 27 75
Pat’k Ready, ll£ days work . 17 25
G. Lardner, 16£ days work... 24 83
D. Copps, 18J days work.. 27 38— 96 76
736 M. Brislin, 18$ days work. 28 13
Owen Carlon, 17| days work.. 26 63
Tim Marra, 17| days w'ork.,.... 28 63
Pat. McDonough, 17^ days work,..*.... 25 88—107 27
737 Ludlow Mfg. Co., 4 hydrants. 116 60
Sept. 2 738 J. M. Davis, services for August,... 75 00
739 W. Reardon, 27 days work. 40 50
Dan. Connors, 27 days work,.... 40 50
Jas Gallagher, 10 days work .. 15 00
C. J. Cocklin, 1 month’s work. August,... 40 00—136 00
740 Geo. Lardner, 22^ days work ............. 33 75
D, Copps, 21 days work. 31 50
Owen Carlon, 5 days work.. 7 50
Tim. Marra, 5 days work. 7 50— 80 25
23 741 Wm. Salmon, 23 days work. 34 50
» R, M, Spaulding, team work.... .. 9 25
A. C. Bates & Son, merchandise.. 2 23
John McMann, | day work. 75— 46 73
Oct. 1 742 J, M. Davis, services for September. 75 00
743 Wm. Rearidon, 25 days work. 37 50
D. Connors, 25 days work. 37 50
Tim. Mana, 6 days work. 9 00
C. J. Cocklin, 1 months work, September... 40 00—124 00 .
744 Wm. Salmon, 214 days work... 32 25
Ow'en Carlon, 9| days work.. 14 62
Jas. Gallagher, 7 days work........ .... . 1050
D, Copps, 5 d ays work... 7 50— 64 87
Oct. 21 745 W. C. Landon, acct. of storing pipe....... 50 00
James Johnson, carting.. . 26 00
George Lardner, 7i days w'ork. 1^ 87
J. Henessey, 2^ days work..., ... 3 75— 90 62
746 II. L. Verder, rent. 150 00
“ “ freight.... 7 96—157 96
Nov. 1 747 J. M. Davis, services for October. 75 00
748 William Rearidon, 27 days work ... 40 50
(4)
50
YULLAGE OF RUTLAND.
Dec. 2 751 Dan Connors, 27 days work..... $40 50
C. J. Coeklin, 1 month's work in October,,.. 40 00—121 00
11 749 Wm, Salmon, Ilf days work.. 16 87
Jas, Gallagher, Ilf days work...... 17 62
Tim Marra, 8f days work... 12 37
Jas. Johnson, carting_:... 4 00— 50 86
Dec, 2 750 J. M. Davis, services for November... 75 00
751 Wm. Rearidon, 26 days work..... 39 00
Dan Connors, 12f days work... 18 75
C. J. Coeklin, 1 month's work, November. 40 00— 97 75
5 752 Walworth Mfg. Co., merchandise- .... 241 16
Ludlow Mfg. Co., hydrant.. 29 15—270 3i
31 753 Dunn & Crarnton, merchandise.............. 38 20
S. Terrill & Son, shop work..... .. 35 00
L. 8. Houghton, repairing rubber boots. 2 95— 76 15
1890.
Jan, 1 754 J. M. Davis, services for December. 75 00
755 Wm. Rearidon, 26 days work. 39 00
C. J. Coeklin, 1 month's work —.—.. 40 00— 79 00
16 756 E. A. Valiquette, merchandise. 8 23
C. E. Channel!, merchandise. 66 17— 74 40
17 757 W. C. Landon, merchandise. 463 88
25 758 A. F. Davis, cedar posts... 5 00
M. Mullin, shop work... 2 25
Postage stamps, Village Directory. 7 00— 14 25
Feb. 1 759 J. M. Davis, services for January. 75 00
760 Wm. Rearidon, 27 days work. 40 50
C. J. Coeklin, 1 month’s work. 40 00— 80 50
14 761 W. C. Landon, 1 yrs. service as Wat. Com. 450 00
28 762 Pelton Printing Co , merchandise. 7 75
1 763 J. M. Davis, services for February. 75 00
764 Wm. Rearidon, 24 days work... 36 00
C. J. CockliD, 1 month’s work in February. 40 00
Thompson, f day’s work.. 75
■- 76 75
$7,688 81
WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
51
MATERIAL
OX HAND.
58 lengtks 6-inch pipe,
1 length 12-inch pipe,
1 length 8-ineli pipe,
1 12-incli Y, 6-inch out.
1 8-meli T,
7 6-incli T’s,
10 4-ineli T’s,
3 3-inch T’s,
4 IS inch sleeves,
6 10-inch sleeves,
S 8-inch sleeves,
10 6-incli sleeves,
4 5-inch sleeves.
11 4-incli sleeves.
11 8-inch sleeves,
3 6x2 reducers,
1 10x8 reducer,
2 8x6 reducers.
84x4 reducers,
14 6x3 reducers,
12 1-inch curb cocks,
14 1-incli corp, cocks.
10 1-ineh solder nipples,
7f curb cock,
80f-corp. cocks,
42f solder nipples,
11 1-inch curb boxes,
36 f-inch curb boxes,
20 valve boxes,
1 6 inch valve,
1 2-inch valve.
3 hydrants,
1800 pounds lead.
500 pounds lead pipe.
100 pounds packing,
TOOLS AT SHOP.
1 long handle shovel,
13 picks.
2 striking hammers,
3 stone hammers.
1 steel bar,
1 iron bar,
25 pounds steel drills,
1 fire pot,
1 lead kettle,
2 tapping hooks.
1 tapping machine.
1 hoisting machine,
1 oil can,
2 lanterns.
1 hand saw,
1 spirit level,
1 bench vise,
1 f inch drill,
1 f-inch tap,
1 f inch drill,
1 4*inch tap,
1 4-inch rimmer,
1 f inch rimmer,
11-inch drill,
1 1-inch tap.
1 If-incli drill,
1 1 i -inch tap,
1 11-inch drill,
1 l^-inch tap,
1 2-incli drill,
1 2-inch tap,
1 34nch drill,
1 3-inch tap.
1 racket.
5 pounds caulking tools,
1 monkey wrench,
1 S wrench.
1 Stilson wrench,
1 wrought iron pipe cutter,
1 water gauge.
to to
VILLAGE OF JUTLAND.
1 canal barrow,
1 cable chain,
1 long handle dipper,
1 lioe,
1 snow shovel,
1 caulking hammer,
1 drilling machine,
1 coal hod ,
2 lamps,
1 lawn mower,
1 grindstone,
1 canal barrow,
1 water pail,
long handle shovels,
picks,
2 axes,
1 wood rake,
1 scythe and snath,
1 grub hoe,
8 lanterns,
1 grind stone.
1 ditch pump, m
1 rotary meter,
1 scythe and snath,
1 steel rake,
1 tool box,
1 hand axe,
1 coal stove,
1 sink,
100 feet small hose,
1 Smith forge,
1 cast iron pipe cutter.
TOOLS AT HEAD.
2 ice chisels,
1 kettle,
1 broom,
1 band-saw,
1 steel bar,
1 steel rake,
1 fork,
1 coal stove,
2 chairs, i
1 lounge.
J. M. DAVIS,
N. L. DAVIS,
W. C. LAN DON,
^ Water
1 Commissioners
Rutland, March 10, 1890.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
To the President and Board of Trustees :
I hand you herewith my report of the business of the
Municipal Court since April 1st, last. Financially the vil¬
lage tax-payers may be little interested in the result, as there
have been no cases before the court in which the rights of the
Tillage have been involved.
No eases have been brought to the attention of the court
for violation of any of the village by-laws, or ordinances.
The volume of business in this court is steadily increas¬
ing, and must continue to increase as its advantages are better
understood and the business of the town expands.
Between 90 and 100 civil causes have been entered and
disposed of during the year. Twenty-six contested causes
have been heard by the court, by full trial. Eight causes
have been tried by jury, while the criminal cases disposed
of largely exceed in number the civil cases.
Three prisoners in the House of Correction have been
brought before the court, upon information filed by the State’s
Attorney, and sentenced to the State prison at Windsor for
terms of four, five and eight years respectively, and as many
more have been sentenced to the House of Correction for
shorter terms of imprisonment. Many other criminal cases
for minor offences, such as breach of the peace, cruelty to
animals, keeping unlicensed dogs, violation of the liquor law,
and other like offences, have been disposed of by the court.
The business of the court has been transacted in the vii-
| lage hall> but this hall is entirely unsuitable and unfit for the
I transaction of any court business. It is impossible to so con-
54
VILLAGE OF UUTLANI>,
duct the most important business of the court as to acfcom- j
plish the best results, without the necessary facilities. The
need of a respectable court room, clerk’s office, and I may add
police-head quarters, cannot, I believe, be too strongly urged.
A suitable and convenient place for the transaction of the im¬
portant and rapidly increasing business of the court is of great
importance, and would prove a direct benefit to every eitizen,
to say nothing of the needs and requirements of the large
number of jurors, officers, parties and witnesses who are com¬
pelled to attend and transact business therein. At the proper
time, I hope some action may be taken by the village looking
to that end.
Some slight changes in the jurisdiction of the court would
be of great benefit to this village, and town.
Respectfully submitted,
F. M. BUTLER, Judge.
j
I
Report of the Chief of Police. j
To the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Putland :
In compliance with your request, I hereby submit the
annual report of the Police Department.
The police force of the village now consists of eight com¬
missioned officers, of whom six are special policemen and two
are assigned for regular night duty. The number of regular
officers has been diminished by one-half in the past two years,
and I would respectfully recommend the appointment of one
or two regular officers for night duty in addition to the
present number. It can hardly be expected that two officers
can furnish a village as large as Rutland with proper police
protection.
The arrests made by your officers during the year ending
March 1, 1890, are as follows:
For intoxication. 52
(C selling liquor. 40
“ keeping liquor with intent, etc. 84
“ furnishing liquor... 22
u breach of the peace . 24
“ larceny .. 6
K tramps (committed) to H. C. 12
<c lewdness .. 4
a assault on officer... 1
In addition to the above your officers have furnished
lodgings to thirty-four poor persons and found and cared for
four lost children. They have found the doors of stores
unlocked during the night time on eight occasions and have
cared for the same.
A few disturbances have been qnelhd without making any
arrests.
Very respectfully,
M. HUSSEY,
Chief of Police.
IN MEMORIAM.
We have to mourn a comrade dead—one who had been a living- and
vital force in the Rutland Fire Department, and a citizen who had also sus¬
tained other and responsible trusts in the community. All too soon was
this young manhood life extinguished ; ere its noon came, the battle with
the elements of disease began and death became the conqueror.
William F. Eddy, First Assistant Engineer, died after months of weak¬
ness and decline, accompanying consumption, on Sept. 17, 1889. carrying
the sincerest regret of those who had long been his associates in the many
relations of a fireman's Jife.
No one was more widely known, more popular, or more generally es¬
teemed, for the geniality of Ills nature, and the warmth of his friendship.
His relations to the department brought him in contact with all classes of
the community, and afforded all an opportunity to know him.
Ills connection with the Fire Department began at an early age in one
way and another until by constant, faithful, fearless service, lie had nearly
reached the top round of the ladder in his official relations to it
He was a charter member of the J. W. Cramton, Hose Co., and filled
many positions in said company. He was elected foreman in 1880, the
position he held until elected Second Assistant Engineer in 1888, and First
Assistant Engineer in 1885, which position lie held at his death.
Ills active interest in all that pertained to the Rutland Fire Department,
and the just pride he enjoyed in seeing it stand in the front rank with simi¬
lar associations in Vermont and abroad, made his several promotions
deserved from bis associates and the people, all of which be received by
the large popular voice of his fellow citizens who had been witnesses of bis
labor and devotion. In 1883 lie was elected trustee of the third ward, in the
municipal board of the village government, serving with credit to himself,
usefulness to bis fellow members, and met the approval of his innumerable
constituents.
In the loss of an individual so long and prominently a factor in the
department which so zealously and activly watched as guardians, and so
readily and promptly responded to the call of duty in the protection of life
and property, it is but due to his memory that this public appreciation
and acknowledgment of his services should here have a record.
K. K, HANNUM, Chief Engineer.
E. J. BRUTEN, Assistant Engineer,
Chief Engineer’s Report.
The undersigned, Chief Engineer of tlie fire department of the village
of Rutland, agreeably to the provisions of section 4 of 4i An Ordinance
Establishing a Fire Department/’ herewith submits his annual report of
the property belonging to the department, the condition thereof, the losses
by fire and causes thereof, the insurance thereon, “ so far as may be ascer¬
tained,” etc., as required by said ordinance.
FIRES,
Daring tlie past year the department has been called to and rendered
services at fires as follows :
1889.
April 18, 6:20 p. m. Box 47, Geo. E. Richardson’s block, corner West and
Grove streets, occupied as stores and tenements ;
fire discovered in the millinery rooms of Miss
McKearney; building insured for $3,000 ; loss, $60 ;
Miss McKearney insured for $500 ; loss, $100 ;
cause, unknown.
May 12, 10:40 p, m. Box 28, Mrs. Michael Fagan’s barn and shed on Wood.
stock avenue ; total loss ; insurance, $75 ; cause ,
incendiary.
July 2, 11:20 a. m. Box 53, shed in rear of gas house ; damage slight ;
insured ; cause, spark from cupola.
Aug; 27, 4:20 p, m. Box 53, C. P. Harris Manufacturing Co/s foundry on
Furnace street ; damage small; cause, spark from
cupola.
Nov. 28, 5:50 a. m. Box 61, Thomas Dolan’s house on South street ;
cause, chimney burning out; no damage,
Dec, 5, 11:55 p. m. Box 45, Episcopal parsonage on West street; build¬
ing insured for $4,000 ; loss, $25 ; cause, storing
ashes in a barrel.
Dec. 17, 10:30p. m. Box 45, building owned by the Rutland Cracker Co.,
corner of Freight and West streets, occupied by the
company as a bakery ; building aud stock insured j
for $5,000 ; loss, $4,737.50 ; cause unknown. |
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
1890.
Jan, 2, 12:30 p. m.
Jan. 20, 11:50 p. m.
Mar, 8, 4:30 a, m.
Mar. 12, 4:40 p. m.
Box 42, building owned by M. Quinn, on Merchants
Row, occupied by Misses Albee & McDonough as a
millinery store; building insured for $400; loss,
$115; insurance on stock, $2,000 ; loss# $1,028,69 ;
cause, caught from chimney.
Box 45, John Cook's block on Center street ; fire dis¬
covered in store occupied by A. Bacon as a meat
market and grocery store ; building insured for
$4,000 ; loss, $112 : insurance on stock, $600 ; loss'
$325 50 ; cause, cauglit from kerosene lamp.
Box 61, 1>. J. O’Herne's barn on South street ; build¬
ing total loss, including horse, wagon, etc. ; loss,
$1,000 ; insurance, $615.
Box 53, Central Vermont R, R. Co.’s engine house;
no damage.
The department has been called and rendered assistance on three occa¬
sions outside tlie village limits as follows: Ripley Sons’ marble mills, J. B,
Needham’s house and W. D. Lane's hot house.
Your apparatus for extinguishing fires consists of one hand engine,
built by Cowing & Co , with hose cart ; one second class steam fire engine
built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Co., with hose cart; one hook and
ladder truck, with ladders, hooks, etc. ; five hose companies as follows : J.
W. Craraton Hose Co. No. 4, H. H. Baxter Hose Co, No, 5, J. A. Sheldon
Hose Co. No. 6, J, D. Hanralian Hose Co. No. 7, J. B. Reynolds Hose -Co.
No. 8, All the companies are fully manned and are commanded by efficient
officers.
The Gamewell fire-alarm system consists of 6 miles of wire, 16 alarm
boxes, 8 of the non-interference pattern and 8 of the old style, one bell
striker located in tlie tower of the Congregational church, 1 indicator and
gong, located at the Central Vermont Railroad machine shop, 1 indicator
and gong located at thejFIovre Scale Company's shop, three engineers gongs,
six hose house gongs. The batteries, etc., are located at the Telephone
Company’s central office.
Your department and fire alarm system is in first class shape. The fire
alarm wire has been removed from buildings and placed on poles of tlie
Marble City and Rutland Electric Light companies. Tlie supply of hose
is good. Four of the old style of alarm boxes have been exchanged for four
of tlie non interference pattern, making eight in all, of the new style in the j
circuit. I would recommend the exchange of more of the old ones for this
style of box.
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CHIEF ENGINEER’S REPORT.
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In regard to the chemical engine I must say that I have given it a very
thorough trial and I do not consider it a good piece of* fire apparatus, and
also consider it an unnecessary expense to the village.
I would recommend that there should be some law enacted in regard to
fire alarm wire. There seems to be difference in opinion in regard to the
right of way,
I herewith present a statement of the village property in the charge of
each company, the location of hydrants, also location of the fire alarm
boxes, and keys thereto, and a list of officers and members of each company.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to the honorable board of
trustees for their kind and courteous attention. To the officers and members
of the department, for the prompt and efficient manner in performance of
all their duties I wish to bear evidence of their faithfulness.
Respectfully,
K. K. HANNUM,
Chief Engines
Rutland, March. 13, 1890.
Offidei^ of tl^e ©iYe ©ephf indent.
Chief Engineer, .K. K. H ANNUM.
Second Assistant Engineer, . . . . E. J. RRUTEN.
FIRE WARDENS.
EJ H. Wood, . , . . . Ward 1
Thomas Brohan, ..... Ward 2
G. H. Martin, ..... Ward 3
Daniel Chittenden, . Ward 4
Charles A. Rowell, .... Ward 5
C. E. Ciiannell, ..... Ward 6
IX C. Pierce, ..... Ward 7
Timothy Murphy, . ... Ward 8
NICKWACKETT ENGINE COMPANY No. 1.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
One hand engine, one hose cart, 1,000 feet fair hose, 2 lengths suction
hose, 3 discharge pipes, 8 leather buckets, 12 spanners, 10 hose coats, 40
old shirts, 50 old caps, one hydrant gate, 1 village map, one furnace and 1
alarm gong, 1 spray nozzle.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
A, Austin,
. Foreman.
C. E. Moody,
. First Assistant.
S, La rea u, ,
Second Assistant.
H. Austin,
. Clerk
F. Lareau,
. Treasurer.
H. C. RrCK,
Steward.
J. H. Douglass,
)
Walter Davis, .
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. > Auditors.
J. Lareau,
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Frank Alexander,
R. Barrett,
O. H. Burgess*
G H, Cheney,
R. M. Carson,
E. Cooley,
Geo, Douglass,
Stephen Decelle,
J. Farrell.
John Howard,
G. E, Hope,
M. Maylie w,
J. Martel 1,
L. H. Martel 1,
C. McGowan,
C. H. Miron,
E. Pike,
E, H. Wood.
John Tie,
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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WASHINGTON HOSE AND STEAMER CO. NO. 2.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY. 1890.
t
One second band steam fire engine, 1 hose cart. 1250 feet good liose, 3
play pipes (one new), 1 spray nozzle, 4 new rubber coats, 3 old rubber coats,
(worthless), l stove and pipe for same, 50 feet £ inch liose, 2 hydrant
gates, 6 ladder straps, 3 hydrant wrenches, 10 spanners, 1 spanner belt, 4
combination spanners, 1 stove in hose tower,
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
W. O. Gleason,
Foreman.
E. L. Reynolds,
First Assistant.
H. E. Y ARRINGTON,
Second Assistant.
G. P. Russell,
Clerk.
E. R. Green,
Treasurer.
a. T, Woodward, ,
Auditor.
Horace Gates,
. ,
Foreman Suction Hose,
A. L, Frost,
Foreman Leading Hose,
C. D. Eastman,
Steward.
I). E. Harrington,
A. C. Gravel,
C, N. Chamberlin,
Frank Chamberlin,
O. A. Stockwell,
L. R. Whitcomb,
L. L. Whitcomb,
R, H, Smith,
W. W. Cutting,
A. Rielle,
S. Tyler,
Wm. Cronan,
John Foyles,
E. S. Whitaker.
K. K. Harmurot,
Matt Hussey,
A. C. Bates,
Hugh Duffy,
G. A. Griswold,
M. P. Kinsley,
A. C. Hinckley,
Wm. Metzger,
Wdber Dunton,
W. A. Hill.
F. B. Laneters,
J. W. CRAMTON HOSE COMPANY NO. 4.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
Seven hundred feet good cotton hose, rubber-lined, 300 feet old hose,
2 discharge pipes, 6 rubber coats, 7 combination spanners, 12 common span¬
ners, 1 hydrant gate, 1 village map, 1 stove and pipe, 1 alarm gong, 1 spray
nozzle.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
J. W. Cramton, . . . , . . . President.^
S. M. Willson,. Vice-Prudent.
J. R. Bates, ..Foreman.
C. F. Bixry, ...... First Assistant.
M. J. Coates, ...... Second Assistant.
B. A. Frost .Clerk.
E. E. Crawford, .Treasurer.
VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
H. A. Andrews,
Fred Channel 1,
M. E. Fisher,
Orlo Frost,
E. M, Woodruff.
Fred Harrington,
Austin J. Hubbard,
E. C. Jc~ks,
James Melvor.
C. W. Pennington,
H. E. Todd,
V. H. Welch,
C. L. Watts.
Ii. H. BAXTER HOSE COMPANY NO. 5.
IN V EM TO Hr OF PROPERTY, j
Three hundred feet new hose, 200 feet old hose, 500 feet good cotton
hose, rubber lined, 2 discharge pipes, 4 new rubber coats, 5 old rubber
coats, 3 spanners and wrenches combined, 2 hydrant wrenches, 1 hydrant
gate, 1 village map, 1 spray nozzle.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
Hugh H. Baxter,
W. C. Landon,
Geo. W. Dunton,
W. W. Pratt,
E. H. Dunton,
C. 0. Edson, .
Lu E. Davis,
H. C. Watkins,
A. N. Brown,
W. A. Waite,
S. Baker,
J. Gibson. Jr.
P. Barrett,
J, Gilman,
W. E. Ross,
D. W. Parkhurst,
President.
. Vice President,
Foreman.
. First Assistant.
Second Assistant.
. Clerk.
Treasurer.
M. Valiquette,
J. Humphrey,
W. Cochran,
G. W. Staley,
J. A. SHELDON HOSE COMPANY NO. 6.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
Eight hundred feet hose, 4 rubber coats, 1 hydrant gate, 1 old discharge
pipe, 1 new discharge pipe, 1 spray nozzle, 7 spanners, 5 spanners and
■wrenches combined, 2 hydrant wrench^, 4 leader straps, 1 village map, 1
furnace, 1 alarm gong.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
J. A. Sheldon,
C. H, Sheldon,
W. B. Young,
President.
Vice-President.
Foreman.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
S. J. Lalor,
J. E, Creed, ,
W. Newton,
H, N. Kilboxjrn,
F. G. Todd.
W. E. Sweeney,
M. E, Brown,
John Corcoran,
F. H. Creed,
J. A, McIntyre,
First Assistant.
, Second Assistant,
Clerk,
, Steward.
P, A. Traverse,
J, H. Adair,
F. A, Snyder,
J. D. HANKAHAN HOSE COMPANY NO. 7.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
Eight hundred and fifty feet of liose, 1 discharge pipe, 6 old rubber
coats, 4 new rubber coats, 6 combination spanners, 12 common spanners,
2 hydrant wrenches, 1 hydrant gate, 1 coal stove, 30 feet stovepipe, 1 vil¬
lage map, 1 spray nozzle.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
P. A. Caten,
G, H. Martin,
M. F. Welch,
E. J. Burke,
J. J, Oaten,
C. J. Cocklin,
A. M. Keefe,
M. F. Keefe.
P, F, Sullivan,
J. J. Dougherty,
J. J. Mack,
D. A, Bruten,
M. F. Mangan,
W. H, Dougherty,
J, J. Keefe,
F. J. Lilis,
D, A, Oalaghan,
Foreman.
» First Assistant.
Second Assistant.
, Clerk.
Treasurer.
J. A. Welch,
D. A. Sullivan,
W. H. Burke,
N. C, Baker,
J. B. Haney..
J. B. REYNOLDS HOSE COMPANY NO. 8,
Wm, E. Moynikan,
J. P. Crowley, Jr.,
Austin Brothers,
J, M. Hinchey,
E. Stillson,
J. A Stevison, .
M. F. Lynch, <
F. Tatrow, Jr., !
M. W. Dunn, <
A, N. McClain,
J. Bisnic,
C. B. Surse,
D. A. Murphy,
C. L. Bacon,
J. W. Walker,
C, H. Bailey,
. Foreman.
First Assistant.
. Second Assistant.
Clerk.
. Treasurer.
Steward.
Jas. Dunn,
Jud. Huff my re,
Chas. Miner,
Wm, Carrigan,
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TILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
UNION HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 1.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
One Gleason & Bailey truck, complete, 49 jackets, 49 belts, 49 bats (in
poor condition), 6 rubber coats, 1 stove, 40 feet of stovepipe, 1 desk, 1
shovel, 1 oil can, 20 chairs and 2 benches, 1 clock, 1 mirror, 1 map, 1 broom,
1 snow shovel, 1 cupboard, 1 woodbox, 1 sink, 2 cuspadores.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
John P, Crowley,
M. J. Hinckley,
M. F. Nolan,
J. F. Healey,
D, J. Healey,
Wm, J. Hickey, .
John Reardon.
Samuel Fitzgerald,
Gilbert Morris, .
Patrick McMahon,
John J. Griffin, .
Chari.es Bernell,
E. J. Burns,
T. F. Ryan,
James A. McDonough,
John N. Howley,
. Foreman.
First Assistant.
. Second Assistant.
Clerk.
, Treasurer,
Steward.
. Auditor.
Color Bearer.
. First Axeman.
Second Axeman,
, First Bookman.
Second Bookman.
John Toomey,
P, P, Murphy,
John Nolan,
E, J. Bruten.
C. C. Bowen,
John Connell,
James McDonough,
P. B. King,
RUTLAND FIRE ALARM.
LOCATION OF BOXES AND KEYS.
24 —-Corner Williams and Church streets. Keys at A. H. Farmer's, A, B.
Ed son's and N. A. Bailey 's,
15— Pine street, at L. G. Kingsley's, .Keys at L. G, Kingsley's, I>. L. Mor
gan’s and G. M. Baker's.
16— Corner Maple and Grove streets. Keys at S. M. Willson’s, James
Everson’s and J. A. Barney’s.
18_Cc>rner Pine and State streets. Keys at E. R. Green’s, J, H. McIntyre’s
and C. H. Pratt’s.
19 —Corner Forest and West streets. Keys at McManus', Lincoln Iron
.yggg Works and Wright Pratt’s.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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28—Corner West street and Lincoln avenue. Keys at Mrs. Everts’, C. L.
Long’s and M. P. Kingsley's.
26—Corner Main street and Woodstock avenue. Keys at Dr. Allen’s, J. B.
Harris’ and G. P. Bussell’s.
82—Corner Nickwackett and Center streets. Keys at Ed. Fenn's, post office
and E. C. Tuttle’s.
84—Main street, head of Madison. Keys at Brock House, T C. Robbins
and Gersliom Cheney’s.
37—Corner Prospect and Madison streets. Keys at Willard’s machine shop,
W, F. Eddy’s, Cheney Bros.’ store and M. B, Haney’s.
42— Corner Washington street and Merchants Row. Keys at Bardwell
House, Telephone Office, and Bunker’s Office, depot.
43— Corner West and Edson streets. Keys at W. H , SpauldiDg’s stable
Shirt Factory, Central Honse and W. E. Ross’.
45 —Corner Wales and Center streets. Keys at Berwick House, and Rich¬
ardson’s stable.
47 —Corner Center street and Merchants Row. Keys at Herald Office, Bar¬
ker’s Stable, Bates House and Aitcliison & Connor's.
53 —On Gas House, Keys at Gas Co.’s Office, Farmers’ Hotel, Harris Manu
faeturing Co. and Car Shop.
$ 1 —Corner Forest street and Convent avenue. Keys at Ed, Lvston’s, C-,
H. Matthews' and Win. Bragg’s.
RUTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
SUNNING CARD.
Companies will answer calls from boxe3 as follows:
No. 1.. 23—26—32—34—42—43—45—47—53.
No. 2. .14—18—10—37—42—43—45—47—53—61.
No. 4, .10—18—19—37—42—43—45—47—53—01.
No. 5. .14—15—10—18—42—43-45—47—53.
No. 0. .23—20—32—34—42—43—45—47.
No. 7. .14—15—19—37—42—43—45—47—53—61.
No. 8 Chemical, } ^ all ca i ls .
Hook & Ladder Co., S
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND.
GENERAL ALARM.
„ Tlie General Alarm will be ten blows given on the Bell in quick suc¬
cession, followed by repeating the Box Call, the same to be given by the
Whistle. When this alarm is given after the first call, the Whole De¬
partment will respond.
RELEASE SIGNAL.
After an alarm, three blows on the Bell followed by three blasts of the
Whistle, will indicate that the fire is out or under control, and no more
assistance will be needed
When an alarm is given all members of the different companies will
go to their houses tlie same as if tlieir box was cal'ed, and there wait until
the release signal is given.
LOCATION OF HYDRANTS.
Post Holly Hydrant, junction Woodstock avenue and East street.
Post Matthews Hydrant, corner of East and Terrill,
East and Washington extension.
East and Green.
East and Washington.
Washington and Nickwackett.
Nickwaekett and Center.
Pleasant and Washington.
Pleasant and Madison.
Washington and Court,
Court and Center.
Court and West.
Washington and Prospect.
Prospect and Madison.
Washington and Wales.
Wales and Center.
Wales and Willow.
Willow and Edson,
River, west side of track.
River and Forest.
Forest and Mechanic,
Forest and Union.
Union and Furnace.
West and Grove.
Grove and State,
Grove and Williams.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Post Matthews
Hydrant, corner of Grove and Maple.
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“ Grove and Garden.
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“ Grove and Park.
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“ State and Pine.
44
4< Merchants Row and Center.
44 Maple and Pine.
one on Merchants row, between Center and Wash¬
ington.
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one on corner of Washington and Strong's avenue, i
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three on Merchants Row, between Center and West,
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one on Center, between Merchants Row and Wales,
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one at junction of Merchants Row and Evelyn.
one at West, 208 feet west of church.
one at West, 118 feet west of Lincoln Ave.
“
one at Church, 167 feet south of Williams.
corner of Main and Royce.
“ River and Meadow*.
“ Williams and Chestnut Ave.
44 River and Granger.
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at center of Summer.
if
corner of W 7 est and Elm,
44 Garden and fchUTch,
44
44 Baxter and State.
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“ Howe and Franklin.
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! 44 Engrem Ave,
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Williams and Elm.
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’ ‘ 4 Baxter and Maple,
4 ' Grant and Lincoln,
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1 “ Furnace and Franklin.
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‘* Meadow* and West.
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“ West and Pine.
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1 R. R crossing on West street.
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1 corner of East and Jackson.
1 44 Kendall Ave. and Main street.
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; 44 Clinton Ave. and Main street.
4 4 4 Post and South.
4 4 4 Harrison Ave. and Mineral street.
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4 4 4 Strong’s and Royce Aves.
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one on Strong’s Ave., near Scale Works,
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4 corner of Baxter street and Park Ave.
Village Attorney’s Report
Village of -Rutland, )
Attorney’s Office, March 5, 189*'. )
To the Taxpayers of the Village of Rutland :
T submit the following report as to legal matters in which
the village lias been concerned during the last fiscal year.
At the commencement of my duties as Village Attorney
there were pending in Rutland County Court the cases of
Charles E. Bates and wife v. the Village, and
Charles E. Bates v. the Village.
With these cases you are familiar from the report of my
predecessor. They grow out oE an injury received in the
vicinity of the stone crusher, while it was in operation. The
first of these eases was tried at the September Term last, and
resulted in a verdict of $2,500 against the village. Upon
exceptions it was taken to the Supreme Court, and there heard
at the last term. It has not yet been decided, but is “ with the
Court,” and a decision may be rendered any day. The second
of the above cases is set for the jury at the present term, hut
will probably not be tried. The decision of the case in the
Supreme Court will naturally determine both cases. Having
assisted the plaintiff at a former term I took no part in these
trials.
During my term of office, except actions in which the
Village has been summoned as trustee, two actions have been
brought against the village, viz :
1. Rutland Electric Co. v. the Village.
2. John A. Sheldon v. the Village.
TILLAGE ATTORNEY' S REPORT,
69
The report of my predecessor states that u a suit will
probably be instituted by the Light Company to determine its
rights,” The company had been paid nothing for lighting the
streets the previous year, and had been notified that unless it
negotiated a contract for so doing, the village would bo under
no liability. The present board pursued the same course,
determined to contest the liability of the village, unless a com,
promise could be made that would be of at least equal benefit
to the village. Negotiations were pending several months.
The company brought suit thirty days, before the September
Term last, and the same was discontinued without costs by
written agreement on the 29th day of August, 1889.
This matter will probably be further noticed in the report
of the trustees. By the settlement quite a large amount was
deducted from the claim, and the village released from the five
years contract. This result will, I think, commend itself to
the taxpayers, as an act of good judgment on the part of your
Board of Trustees.
The other case grows out of a claim of the plaintiff, that
the sewer extending across Main street, from Terrill to West
street, is of too small capacity to carry the water and sewage
flowing in it, and that by reason of its small capacity the water
and sewage in the sewer that passes his house is a dammed j
up,” so to speak, and sets back into his cellar. This cause
will be entered at the coming March term.
There have been some cases in which the village has been
summoned as trustee, but no matters of special interest have
been developed from them, and it is unnecessary to make
special mention of them.
The last year lias been one of active work, and 1ms necessarily
involved constantly legal questions of interest. The sidewalks
this year have been built upon the plan of having the abutters
sign a written memorandum, agreeing to pay half the expense.
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND,
This plan has been found to bring good results. The charter
is meager in its provisions in this regard, and doubtless the
next Legislature will afford' relief in this and other matters in
which relief is especially needed. Several interesting ques¬
tions have arisen as to the lights and duties of the Horse Rail¬
way Company, but it should be said to the credit of the presi¬
dent of that corporation, that lie has shown a disposition in
every case to do what ought to be done, without compelling
the village to resort tolegal measures. The title of the village
to the right of taking stone from the Engrem ledge has been
confirmed, by which at a small expense the village becomes the
owner of a valuable property. Questions have arisen with
reference to the building of sewers, the abatement of taxes
and other subjects too numerous to be mentioned, all of which
have been settled without expense to the village.
All these matters will more fully appear in the report of
your trustees, which will demonstrate, I think, not only that
the drain upon the treasury from lawsuits lias been moderate,
but also that a correct management of business affairs demands
compromise frequently rather than litigation. And indeed at
this day when u life is too short” to await the result of “ the
law’s delay,” it may be an open question, whether more is won
by litigation than by successful compromise.
P. R. KENDALL.
Village Attorney.
4
F£EP0I^7B OF IPHE F^EftLiPH OFFICER.
To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Village of
Rutland r
Last April, when I assumed the office of health officer. I
found that my predecessor had done good work as the first
incumbent of the office, and I found the people as a rule
ready and anxious to help me in keeping the village clean and
thus prevent epidemics of the so-called filth diseases. How¬
ever, the complaints coming to me have been many and varied,
and it has required constant inspection to keep the alleys, back
yards and by-places in a reasonably clean condition.
NUISANCES.
I am unable to make a classified report of nuisances
which I have abated. A large per cent has been garbage, which
is constantly accumulating. Surface privies, which 1 consider
now our greatest evil, pig-pens, sewers and defective drains. All
nuisances 1 have been able to abate without legal measures,
as usually all that was necessary would be a personal or writ¬
ten notice to occupants or owners, and the matter would be
quickly and cheerfully attended to.
PENALTIES.
In the matter -of surface privies it should not be neces¬
sary for tbe health officer to notify anyone to clean their
privy, but 1 would so amend the village ordinance that there
| would be a fine of five dollars for every privy found uneleaned
72
VILLAGE OP RUTLAND.
after May 1st, and so I would attach a penalty to all nuisances,
naming each, existing after a certain date. Now it is neces^
sary to order a nuisance abated and in a few days inspect
again to see if the order has been obeyed. This requires so
much time that no physician has the time needed to do justice
to the office.
plumbing.
I find another great source of disease is defective connec¬
tions with sewers, especially sink drains. Every piece of plumb¬
ing done in the village should be inspected and made to con¬
form to an approved plan before accepted. Many sink drains
now connect directly with the sewer without a trap, thus ven¬
tilating the sewer into living rooms of the house, making
nothing less than a death trap. Jf there were such a system
of inspection plumbers would not be allowed, for instance, to
connect the waste water pipe from the bath tub direct with
the trap of the stool, thus ventilating the traps into the bath
room. This is the ordinary way and exists in many houses in
this town. In this matter the health officer should have more
power.
DISPOSING OF GARBAGE.
I hope the coming summer the board of trustees will pro¬
vide a team during the hot season to remove all refuse, etc.,
from the business portions at least.
SEWERS.
Again, I think‘the health officer should have the authority
to compel all abutters to connect with sewers, where such exist.
Many nuisances exist today breeding disease in the community,
simply because it would cost the owners a few dollars to con¬
nect with the sewer and provide proper water closets. During
the past season some new sewers have been built- and some old
HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT. 73
! ones repaired. Theie still remains much more to be done in
this direction and I think should engage the earnest attention
! of the coming board.
I believe nothing would so conduce to the healthfulness
! of our community, and be a better investment for the village
j than a perfect system of sewerage, even at a large expense.
| There is no reason why we should not have as perfect a system
j of drainage as exists in America. Situated as we are, on a hill,
| with the river at our feet to carry away all drainings, makes it
possible to have a perfect system. I cannot leave the subject
of sewers without referring to the old stone apology for a
sewer which runs in the rear of the blocks on the north side
of Center street, and continues down under the blocks and
Merchants Row. This certainly should be attended to this
j season. I hope whatever new sewers are laid, or old ones
repaired this year, will be done under the directions of a com¬
petent engineer, who will, of course, see to the grade and not
trust to surface grades, and expect drainings to syphon over
ridges as has been done in some cases heretofore. Whatever is
done, let it be permanent.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
From contagious diseases we have been comparatively
| free, and considering the weather during the past year this is
I remarkable. Only fourteen eases of typhoid fever reported
and thirteen cases of diphtheria. Compared with other towns
this is ail exceptionally favorable report. We have had our
share of la grippe, lilt so far as I am informed, no cases have
proved fatal. With the exception of whooping cough, which
is now prevailing in a mild form, we have had no epidemics.
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VILLAGE OF RUTLAND
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES
REPORTED,
MONTHS.
WARDS.
YEAR ENDING MAR. 1,
1890.
March
<
May.
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W)
p
<
5?
cc
1
*s\>
o o
O |5?5
6
O)
Q
3
’-i
f ®
fa |
fa
>
>
>
Till.
Total.
Diphtheria-.
••
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
0
3
3
2
••
12
Typhoid Fever.
..
..
1
5
5
2j..
1
1
3
1
4
3
2 ] 14
| Measles.
1
nL
1
1
Scarlet Fever.
-h
; 1
Cliiekenpox.-----
‘
_i_i
Total...
si
il
1
5
i
: 4
2 i..i
li
!~
1 5
3
8
' 5
2f28
BIRTHS IN TILLAGE OF RUTLAND FOR YEAR ENDING FEB¬
RUARY 28, 1890.
WARDS.
MONTHS,
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Total.
Jan. 1890....
13
2
1
.
6
1
3
13
Feb. 1890..,.
12
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
12
Mar 18K<L ...
12
1
2
3
1
12
April “ —
25
3
5
9
1
1
3
6
4
25.
May “ ....
14
2
l
3
0
1
5
14
June “
10
1
2
, ....
2
3
2
10
July *’ ...
12
2
.
.
2
0
3
3
12
Aug. “ -
9
1
1
1
2
l
2
9
Sept. “ ....
1 17
2
! 3
1
1 3
3
2
2
17
Oct. “ _
15
j 2
2
2
1
5
3
15
Nov “ ...
1 1 5
7
4
2
2
3
3
15
Dec.* *• ....
20] 2
3
1
1
3
5
3
2
20
Total......
..
16
27
rrr
13
15
31
! 35
26
174
Twins—1, male and female; males, 100; females, 74; still births, 13;
live births, 160; illegitimate, L
NATIVITY OF PARENTS.
Country.
United States.....
Ireland.. — *.*. ...
Father.
. 59
Mother.
58
68
41
SwpHpn ........
1
Germany.
TCnfdand ... ...
. 3
. . ..... *2
2
2
Portugal.*.
172
172
HEALTH OFFICER’S REPORT.
75
DEATHS in THE VILLAGE OF RUTLAND FOR THE YEAR END¬
ING FEBRUARY 28, 1890.
months.
DISEASES.
!
Mel).
April
May
June
3
cc
cs
<1
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
3
Feb.
Gastritis.
1
1
1
Diphtheria.i
3
•2
1
Pneumonia.
2
1
1
:
1
1
Heart Disease...
Stillborn.
4
1
1
2
9
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
9
1
2
1
Meningitis.
Peritonitis.
1
....
2
1
3
9
....
Insanity.
1
....
1
.. ..
Bright’s Disease
1
1
Senile Debility..
1
....
Anaemia....
....
....
Phthisis.
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
Tub. Meningitis
Ch. Bronchitis..
1
1
1
Typhoid Fever..
Cholera Infan’m
....
1
1
1
i
3
3
....
Old Age.
1
3
. ..
1
2
Paralysis.
1
1
Convulsions.
1
1
I
Alcoholism .
1
Cancer,.
....
1
1
1
1
Enteritis.
1
1
2
Neurasthenia.. .
1
....
1
Hem. Stomach..
1
1
. . .
Angina Pectoris
Chron. Diarrhoea
.
....
....
Ovarian Tumor..
::::
1
Inanition .
....
1
1
Scrofula .
' ‘ ' 1
Ascites .
i::::
1
Bronchitis .
i::;:
1
....
Cystitis .
1
Softening Brain
Perf’rat’n bow’ls
rr
....
, i
Pericarditis .
Apoplexy .
1
Childbirth .
i
i
Injury, j.
::::
i
....j
Drowned .
1
i. ...
Suicide. ..
i
Pleurisy .
Not stated .
i
...
....
....
2
2
i
Totals .
16
12
14
1 3
14
19
14
12
4 i
19
13
13
3
7
5
23
6
2
9
2
2
1
15
3
2
4
6
7
4
3
1
5
4
9
1
1
1
J
2
5
1
1
1
2
j 1
I 1
| 5
,144
Total
VILLAGE OF RUTLAND,
DEATHS IN THE VILLAGE OF RUTLAND FOR YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 28 , 1890 .
MONTHS.
AGE
9.
Total
I
1
|
17 nder
i year
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over 80
years.
March, 1889.
4
9
5
3
1
1
U>
A pril, 1889.......... ,. ...
T
1
3
9 ,
12
May, 1889..
9
3
2
5
9 .
14
June, 1889.
July, 1889.. .
1
1
1
4
2
1
2
3
14
Aug. 1889..
Sept, 1889...;
4
1
2
2 |
3
3
8
6
1
~
! 18
15
Oct. 1889..... |
2
2
2
3
3
12
4 |
4
Dec. 1889 .
3
2
3
3
10
J an'y, 1890.. .
•>.
: 3 :
i
5
1
1
13
Feb. 1890 . 1
3
3 ’
l
1
2
3 1
13
Total. .. |
24 ;
: 13 ;
7 !
»l
32 |
36 |
: 7
; 144
The most fatal diseases, as
shown
b y
these tabl
es,
have
been heart and lung diseases. Following these, peritonitis
and diphtheria. The lowest death rate ocgurs in June, the
number reaching only three, while in .November four deaths
onl}’ occurred. I think we may consider the total number of
deaths (144) small in proportion to the population, and in
view of the fact that the weather, the past year, lias been
very unfavorable to health, regard this as a very good si low¬
ing. Before closing, I would recommend, in case a city char¬
ter is obtained, that a committee of three physicians be
appointed to act in connection with the City Charter Commit¬
tee, in regard to sanitary affairs.
I wish to thank the Board of Trustees, and also the Sani¬
tary Committee for the firm support and encouragement I
have received from them in executing the duties of my office.
Respectfully submitted,
I CHAS. A. GALE, Health Officer.